Large Size Tribal Serab Persian Antique Rug 43705
Antique Serabs like this are famed for the geometric precision of their drawing and the open, unencumbered aspect of their design.
Beautiful and Rare Large Size Camel Hair Persian Serab Antique Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century – Antique Serab rugs like this are famed for the geometric precision of their drawing and the open, unencumbered aspect of their design. Here the field consists of a monumental central hexagonal arrowhead medallion surrounded by four smaller ones. All the medallions are filled with small Boteh or paisley motifs in a rich, pungent palette that recurs in the main double vine scroll or ‘crab’ border. While the camel field appears open, it is embellished with a subtle, tone-on-tone diaper pattern for added design texture. Antique Serab rugs are usually long runner rugs. Wider room-sized Serabs of this kind are exceptionally rare antique rugs.
