Vibrant Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: Early 1900’s – This rug embodies the essence of the tribal geometric classic antique Persian Heriz and Serapi rugs. It’s easy for your eyes to become lost in the beautifully mesmerizing kaleidoscope of colors and tribal patterned design. It’s a gorgeous example of the these rugs that tell a compelling story from a bygone era.
Thanks to the skilled handcrafted construction and the superior wool quality, phenomenal antique Persian rugs like this one can stay with a family for generations to come when cared for properly. Dated back to the early 1900’s, rugs and carpets of this vintage have already stood the test of time.
There is a larger primitive blue color geometric medallion and border that contrast the crisp delineation against a field of rustic red, rust field. Vibrant primitive floral motives add life to the design, while its symmetrical patterns make every stylistic choice feel deliberate and purposeful. The broad, dark navy blue color border creates a definite sense of shape and help to contain the comparatively lighter field within.
Captivating antique rugs like this older area carpet, are more than enough to add life to any room. With its size at 12 feet 2 inches by 15 feet 7 inches, it’s easy to fill a large space. The patterns are bold, and a system of large, interwoven medallions in the center dominates the field.
The antique tribal and geometric Persian Heriz rugs come from northwest Persia, which rests on the slopes of Mount Sabalan. The high quality wool and durability of these facinating area rugs are owed in part to the fact that a significant copper deposit lies beneath the mountain. As a result, the local sheep end up drinking trace amounts of copper from their water sources. Because of this, their wool has a far greater resilience than other types.
Since the start of the 20th century, the tribal geometric designs of the antique Persian Serapi rugs have been coveted by some of the most iconic interior designers and collectors of fine art, antiques and beautiful rugs and this example is a great reason why.
