Late 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Tribal Geometric Room Size Rug
$30,000.00
| Stock number | 21217 |
| Size | 9 ft 6 in x 14 ft 6 in (2.90 m x 4.42 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Heriz Serapi |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Serapi Room Size Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of late 19th-century Persian weaving showcases the refined architectural style characteristic of Serapi production. The expansive field is rendered in a luminous ivory color, providing a striking and elegant contrast to the saturated secondary tones of indigo and brick red. The design centers on a magnificent, highly stylized star medallion executed in deep indigo and brick red. Unlike the strictly geometric Heriz pieces, this Serapi employs a softer, more curvilinear approach, incorporating delicate vine scrolls and stylized floral patterns throughout the main field and spandrels, lending the composition a refined sense of movement. Woven with the durable, high-quality wool typical of the region, this piece retains superb structural integrity, a testament to the skill of its weavers.