Serapi Rug History

History of the serapi rugs the serapi carpet entered the market in the 19th century following their initial creation.

Serapi rug history. Serapi rug gallery located in downtown los gatos and the heart of sf bay area is a leading source for fine quality handmade rugs in all styles. The persian serapi rugs belong to a family of regional persian rugs. The serapi collection of heriz area rugs is masterfully created in the finest traditions of 19th century persia. Tabriz is a large city with a longer history in rug weaving than ther heriz district and was also one of the most important rug export centers.

In the united states the highest quality of heriz rugs are called serapi. Brilliantly colored classic motifs are hand knotted using pure wool and outlined in an ornate border guard that accentuates the geometric detail of these exquisite carpets. It is also located in northwestern iran and has adopted some characteristics of caucasian carpets. Fine 19th century antique serapi carpets include some of the most rare and desirable large size decorative persian carpets.

These rugs were produced in the iranian province of eastern azerbaijan and the area surrounding heriz. Antique heriz carpets serapi rugs and persian bakshaish carpets the carpets of northwest persia are in a class of their own. Antique serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city america no other rug so epitomizes the east coast establishment than the antique serapi heriz carpet. Due to the geographic proximity and cultural contacts of the heriz district and tabriz it is.

View our collection of geometric heriz rugs serapi rugs and bakshaish rugs. Prized for their strong geometric style fine construction and rich colors the carpets of heriz serapi and bakshaish are regional cousins that share mutual origins. Serapi is a trade name given to better quality heriz rugs thought to have been woven before 1900. The serapi collection heriz area rugs.

Their luxury and over the top nature cause any observer to admire their grandeur. The name serapi originates from the village of serab. If tabriz and serapi rugs made during that period are compared a great deal of resemblance will be found. After 16 years in the rug business in florida in 2010 my wife mahdis and i opened our store in los gatos with a vision of showcasing the finest hand made carpets in a gallery setting.

We also specialize in expert deep washing repair and restoration of rugs. Woven in the rugged mountains of northwest persia serapi rugs are a distinct heriz region style with finer knotting and more large scale spaciously placed designs than other rugs from this area antique serapis have historically been the carpet of choice in early.