Antique Light Blue Tribal Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century – Representative of a bygone era and historic cultural traditions, this splendid antique Persian Serapi rug depicts an intricate allover arabesque with rectilinear vine scrolls, angular palmettes, crab-like claws and a variety of segmented floral motifs and symbols. The gradient azure field features a textural abrash that offsets the warm terracotta red motifs, crisp white accents and carefully outlined botanical motifs. Innovative in its rustic interpretation of Persia’s artful arabesques, this distinctive antique Serapi rug features a classic Northwest Persian visage and a timeless triad of traditional colors. The formal borders depict an archetypal pattern of turtles and intertwining vine scrolls that are decorated with a variety of complementary floral motifs and poly-chromatic Herati rug design leaves. Charming ivory-colored guard-bands adorned with reciprocating floral motifs frame the intricately decorated field and impeccable borders that are featured in this elegant antique Persian Heriz rug.
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Antique Light Blue Background Tribal Geometric Rustic Design Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 44433
Size: 9 ft 7 in x 12 ft 1 in (2.92 m x 3.68 m)
Origin: Persian Rugs
Style: Heriz Rugs
Crafted in Northwest Persia, this distinguished antique Heriz-Serapi rug depicts an exquisite allover arabesque set over a beautifully abrashed Persian blue field.
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