Serapi

Antique 19th century Serapi rugs are the rarest and most sought after Persian rugs today. Woven in the mountains of northwest Persia, Serapi rugs are a distinct style from the Heriz region, with finer knots and wider, more spacious designs than other rugs from this area. With an elegant aesthetic, antique Serapis has traditionally been […]

Seraband

Seraband is a district located in west-central Persia. Serabend rugs have geometric designs and, most importantly, a pattern that covers the entire field of the rug. The Seraband field design, known as Mir, has miniature botéh motifs repeated horizontally across the central background. Occasionally, designs with four triangles are woven into the corners of the […]

Serab

A small village nestled in the Sabalan mountain range in northwestern Iran, Serab is home to a number of skilled textile artists who created rugs with ingenious geometric designs. Although its remote location made it difficult to participate in the largest global carpet trade between the 1870s and 1920s, the isolated territory allowed its art […]

Malayer

Ancient carpets from the Malayer region, located in northwestern Persia, are known for their diversity of styles and colors. Technically, they are among the carpets made in nearby Senneh and Hamadan. Medallion figures which, although they come from classical Persian sources, tend to be a little more abstract or geometric in the Malayer. Sometimes the […]

Mahal

The ancient Persian Mahal rugs made between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are among the most desired rugs in Persian villages by both specialists and interior designers. Mahal rugs are icons of Persian popular art and have a sophisticated and highly decorative aesthetic. As a result, the finest antique Mahal rugs have become […]

Lesghi

Lesghi is a district located in Dagestan, northeast of the Caucasus region. The predominant population is also known as Lesghi, and the rugs they produce have been on the ancient rug market since the 19th century. Lesghi rugs have a geometric design and most of them feature one or more medallions in the central field. The […]

Lenkoran

Lenkoran is a small town located in the Talish district, in the western part of the Caspian Sea, southwest of Caucasus. The majority of its population is made up of Tatars and Azerbaijanis. Lenkoran rugs are part of the Karabagh Caucasian rugs. Lenkoran rugs have a geometric design. The center design is a medallion that […]

Kurd

Kurdish rugs are as diverse as the ethnic weavers who created them. Kurdish groups traditionally populate Turkey’s eastern border, northern Iraq, eastern Persia, and small areas near the eastern Persian borders. Kurdish rugs are handcrafted by people in Iranian Kurdistan, and the West Azerbaijan province, in western Iran. There are several subgroups among Kurdish artists […]

Konya

Konya rugs are famous and coveted for their dazzling colors, shiny wool and bold designs. Therefore, Konya are the most sought after antique carpets in Turkish villages. They usually have geometric medallions scattered in rows or covering the entire field of the carpet. But whatever the pattern, these rugs consistently display a masterful combination of […]

Kerman

Among all Persian rugs, none are more elegant and refined than the antique Kerman rugs. Their quality and traditional floral designs make them ideal for those wanting to add elegance and glamour to their home design. The city of Kerman or Kirman, located in central southern Persia, was considered a center for the production of […]