Persian Rugs

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

Antique Kerman carpet, 12 x 18'10" This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that ma...

Vintage Shiraz rugs come from the south western region of Iran in the village of Shiraz. Shiraz is a city in the province of Fars where tribal weavers create Shiraz rugs. The main dr...

19th century Persian Serapi carpets are some of the most highly prized and sought-after antique Persian carpets in the world. They are characterized by their bold, geometric designs, vivid colors, and exceptional quality. Serapi carpets were originally woven in the Heriz region of northwestern Iran, but the term "Serapi" was coined by Western carpet dealers in the late 19th century to distinguish a higher-quality version of the Heriz carpet. Serapi carpets were made using the finest wool, which was dyed using natural, vegetable-based dyes. The wool was then spun by hand and woven into carpets using a symmetrical knotting technique. One of the defining features of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is their bold, large-scale geometric designs. These designs often feature medallions, rosettes, and intricate borders, rendered in a palette of rich, saturated colors such as crimson, indigo, and gold. The colors used in Serapi carpets were achieved through a painstaking dyeing process that involved boiling the wool in vats of natural dyes, such as madder root or indigo. Another hallmark of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is their durability and sturdiness. The wool used to make these carpets was of exceptional quality, with a high lanolin content that made it resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, the carpets were woven with a tight, dense pile that added to their strength and longevity. The size of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is another factor that sets them apart from other antique Persian carpets. These carpets were typically large, with sizes ranging from 9 feet by 12 feet to 12 feet by 18 feet. Their large size was made custom for use in grand, formal spaces such as ballrooms and reception halls. Overall, 19th century Persian Serapi carpets are considered to be some of the most beautiful and valuable...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

Malayer is a large village located between the major weaving areas of Hamadan and Sarouk in northwest Persia. In Malayer and the small villages surrounding it, production was almost ...

A vintage Persian Ardebil rug from the mid-20th century.

Collector'slegendary antique northwest Serapi Heriz tribal dream masterful 1 of 1 art piece in palace size. About: A truly one of one masterpiece, we will never see anything like ...

Antique Northwest Serapi Heriz Tribal Dream Rug, circa 1910-1920's About: A truly one of one masterpiece, we will never see anything like it again with this...

Sensational Palatial antique Kerman Lavar really special cypress & bird motifs inside a Persian garden lattice shaped cartouche-like diamonds motifs. ...

Halvai Bidjar Palace Size Tribal Rug Nomadic Masterpiece in Navy, Salmon, Beige Colors About this rug: There is nothing like this anywhere in the wor...

This exceptional vintage flat-woven Kurdish kilim from Northwest Persia dates to the early 1900s and features one of the most strikingly ultra-modern designs of its kind. The bold, f...

Baluch Bagface Mat, c. 1900 Additional Information Dimensions: 2'10" W x 2'10" L Origin: Persia Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 16877