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 form to develop free from commercial influences. The unique qualities of these rugs were dictated partly by their everyday use, partly by the type of raw materials used and partly by the centuries-old artistic influences of neighboring villages and nomadic groups.

Rugs woven in Serab are characteristically made in a runner shape, although rugs in rectangular sizes can be found in smaller quantities. They were made this way to be accommodated in the houses of the time, which were much longer and clearly narrower than those in Europe and the United States.

The design of these Serab generally displays long diamond-shaped fields ornamented with diamond-shaped medallions that lie along the vertical axis. The central field of the rug is often elaborated with designs resembling lattices found in Persian architecture – criss-cross patterns that intertwine, creating honeycombs. Often constructed from camel hair, these Serab often have a single, unadorned outer edge that varies in size from piece to piece. Rugs woven with camel hair have a unique attraction, both aesthetically and tactilely.

The use of camel hair is a highly regarded technique. These pieces are not only visually appealing and unique in the world of antique Persian rugs, but also highly resistant to wear and tear over time. Serab weavings are widely used in many environments by interior designers and are especially sought after for their soft, quiet.

Its serene palette of mainly earth tones, ivory and indigo tones can be found complementing a diverse range of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary. Occasionally, Serabs can be found without their characteristic camel hair, employing the famous reds and blues found in most ancient Persian rugs.

The best Serab rugs are made with extraordinarily fine knots and lines considered delicate for village rugs. They are also extremely rare. As the larger rug trade was expanding in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the market favored deeper, more robust colors not generally found in Serab rugs, and consequently fewer pieces were made.