Beautiful Room Size Antique Serapi Persian Rug 49326, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880 – Through the use of such a fiery happy color palette, this exquisite antique Persian Serapi rug is able to convey a definitive sense of belonging and invitation. The use of rigid lines within the foreground elements also allows the Persian rug to appear well-grounded as well, despite the clear signs of motion present, unifying and defining the frontal motifs set within the borders and heart of the rug. A single large border surrounds the edges of the antique Oriental rug, itself surrounded on either side by two thinner borders that act as complex outlines to the shapes within. At the heart of the antique room size rug, a symmetrical series of tones act as landmarks for the viewer to enjoy, focal points surrounded by a multitude of other shapes.
The adventurous use of color and design in this antique Persian Serapi rug combined with its unusually fine weave and squarish size, make it a truly remarkable example. Its attention to symmetry and form give it a sense of refinement, but yet it still manages to keep true to its historical tribal roots. This antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug uses a refined coral rust colored central medallion that is circled by the beautiful and primitively designed vine scrolls.
Four anchor medallion pendants are placed at each end of the field in such a way that they create a feeling flow in either direction. The main border of this rare Persian rug has a the same color tones as the field. This helps to create an overall cohesive and unified look and feel.
This is one spectacular example and no expense was spared when this antique rug was woven. The level of attention to even the smallest of details combined with its unusually fine quality weave, are indicative of a rug that was costume made for someone who demanded the best of the best rug, and was willing to invest what was needed to create this grand work of textile art.
If you are shopping for rugs and are looking to buy a truly remarkable antique area rug, then this antique Persian Serapi carpet would be a phenomenal choice.