Antique Serab Persian Runner Rug 43976

Camel Hair Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century - This Serapi carpet features a series of stacked lozenges with lobed extensions and strongly defined hooks. Trifoliate Tree of Life motifs, combs, amulets and various protection symbols decorate the lozenge medallions while geometric human figures, birds and animals accent the camel-colored field. Striped guardbands along with white borders filled with reciprocating stars and hash-mark vinescrolls complete this geometric Serapi carpet.