These rugs were produced in the iranian province of eastern azerbaijan and the area surrounding heriz.
Serapi rug history.
Serapi is a trade name given to better quality heriz rugs thought to have been woven before 1900.
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 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.
Due to the geographic proximity and cultural contacts of the heriz district and tabriz it is.
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.
In the united states the highest quality of heriz rugs are called serapi.
Antique heriz carpets serapi rugs and persian bakshaish carpets the carpets of northwest persia are in a class of their own.
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.
Fine 19th century antique serapi carpets include some of the most rare and desirable large size decorative persian carpets.
It is also located in northwestern iran and has adopted some characteristics of caucasian carpets.
We also specialize in expert deep washing repair and restoration of rugs.
The village of serab or sarab where serapi rugs are generally attributed to is located south of the region responsible for the eponymous heriz rugs the region of.
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.
View our collection of geometric heriz rugs serapi rugs and bakshaish rugs.
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.
The name serapi originates from the village of serab.
The serapi collection heriz area rugs.
The serapi collection of heriz area rugs is masterfully created in the finest traditions of 19th century persia.
History of the serapi rugs the serapi carpet entered the market in the 19th century following their initial creation.
Their luxury and over the top nature cause any observer to admire their grandeur.
If tabriz and serapi rugs made during that period are compared a great deal of resemblance will be found.
