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 the carpet of choice for American government buildings, including the White House. Today, Serapi rugs are used in decorations ranging from traditional to contemporary, in eclectic and post-modern environments.

“Serapi” is not a place or the name of an ethnic group. But it is a term used in the carpet market derived from “Serab-i”, which means “from Serab”. This is because these Persian carpets had to be taken by their weavers to Serab, 45 kilometers away, to be sold.

Antique Serapi rugs were woven by families or in small workshops with several weavers working for years to finish each rug. The clothing was done almost exclusively by women. Highly skilled artists, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and creative art. In general, antique Serapi rugs made in small workshops are finer and more classic and family-woven Serapi rugs feature more symbolic designs.The women of this area were master dyers capable of deeply dyeing silky wool in a wide variety of colors with “abrash”. The wide range of colors and tones was acquired through many carefully prepared plants and minerals, based on recipes that are no longer known. Colors or shades ranging from watermelon to terracotta were made from madder root. The many shades of blue, including deep navy, came from the indigo plant.

The golden and yellow tones came from chamomile and a variety of other plants. Serapi rug weavers also often used undyed, raw wool, whose ivory and beige tones contrasted with the wide range of plant colors.

The heavy traffic that Serapi rugs often endure means that significant restoration is sometimes necessary for their preservation. If done with skill and care, restoration not only allows continued use of these majestic antique rugs, but also increases their investment value. Antique 19th century rugs with a moderate amount of skillfully executed restoration are quite rare and, if of excellent quality and strong artistic impact, are highly sought after.Our collection of Serapi rugs reflects a huge variety of this style. We have a carefully selected inventory that attests to the surprising effect these rugs provide to a variety of interiors. The rarity of the best ancient Serapis with pure vegetable dyes, geometric designs and the inspired art of their artists make them excellent investments, occupying an important position in the international art market.

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