A Beautiful Rustic Tribal Geometric Antique Medallion Design Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of origin: Perisa, Circa date: 1900 – This beautiful antique tribal geometric Persian Heriz Serapi rug is a remarkable example of weaving arts perfected in 16th-century Isfahan, under Shah Abbas of the legendary Safavid Dynasty. During his reign, the Shad moved his entire court from Qazvin to Isfahan, making the city a center of politics, economics and art.
Filled with baths, mosques, universities and roadside inns for caravans, Isfahan became a place of elegant, exclusive public and private spaces. In each of these exclusive spaces, rugs such as this adorned the floors. 16th-century Persian rug weavers drew on the inspirations gleaned from Isfahan’s Safavid architecture and thriving arts scene.
Persian Isfahan rugs created during the Safavid Dynasty served as statement pieces that showcased the Safavid’s Dynasty’s riches as well as Persian rug weavers’ collective abilities and artisanal talents. These rugs boast palettes, construction and patterns reflecting a timeless aesthetic that continues to influence modern designers and weavers.
Shah Abbas’ rug weavers created some of the most magnificent antique Persian rugs and carpets that showcased superior designs, weaving techniques and materials. Each of these iconic antique rugs referenced the Shah’s great political and economic wealth and power while dazzling Isfahan residents and esteemed visitors, dignitaries, politicians and leaders.
The finely woven antique Persian Isfahan rugs doubled as diplomatic gifts as well. They have unique motifs and patterns that are defining characteristics of rugs from the Safavid Dynasty. Thanks to their excellent workmanship, durability, premium quality and appearance, these rugs remain quite prized and sought-after around the world.
Erudite collectors, designers and enthusiasts always privilege Persian Isfahan rugs over other types. They occupy their own class, replete with rich, fine detail that radiates from the rug’s central floral Isfahan medallion out to its ornamented edges. The medallion designs mimics the appearance of a Mosque domes’ interior seen from inside.
Woven around the year 1900, these iconic antique tribal geometric Persian Serapi rugs reflect nearly 500+ years of Persian history, culture and rug-weaving mastery. Highly versatile, the antique Persian Heriz rugs connote classic beauty, symmetry, elegance and vibrancy. Warm, lively palettes and an array of sizes make these rugs and carpets great foundation or statement pieces in small, large, public and private spaces.
