Incredible Antique Handmade Persian Serapi Wool Carpet. A central medallion with navy hues bordered by a similar geometric shape in tan draws the eye to the center of the rust-hued field, with cream, navy, and light blue shapes in the borders and elsewhere, making this a truly exquisite piece of craftsmanship. 

Size: 142 x 106 In. 

Serapi rugs are highly sought-after, antique Persian rugs from Northwestern Iran (Heriz region), generally woven before 1900. They are renowned for their high-quality wool, finer, less dense knotting, spacious geometric designs, and soft-toned, vegetable-dyed colors, often featuring a distinct central medallion. When it comes to Heriz rugs, Serapi are considered some of the finest and most desirable, often commanding large sums at auctions due to their extravagance, size, and rich history. Modern Serapi’s have begun to be made since the late 1990s as tensions in the region began to ease, and there is a push by the government to preserve them as handmade art, rather than becoming a machine-drive industry. 

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