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.

Serapi rug history.

Fine 19th century antique serapi carpets include some of the most rare and desirable large size decorative persian carpets. View our collection of geometric heriz rugs serapi rugs and bakshaish rugs. Antique heriz carpets serapi rugs and persian bakshaish carpets the carpets of northwest persia are in a class of their own. The serapi collection heriz area rugs.

It is also located in northwestern iran and has adopted some characteristics of caucasian carpets. The name serapi originates from the village of serab. 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. 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.

Due to the geographic proximity and cultural contacts of the heriz district and tabriz it is. Serapi is a trade name given to better quality heriz rugs thought to have been woven before 1900. 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. The serapi collection of heriz area rugs is masterfully created in the finest traditions of 19th century persia.

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. The persian serapi rugs belong to a family of regional persian rugs. In the united states the highest quality of heriz rugs are called serapi. If tabriz and serapi rugs made during that period are compared a great deal of resemblance will be found.

Their luxury and over the top nature cause any observer to admire their grandeur. The antique serapi heriz rug is one of the most sought after rugs particularly in the usa and england for many years. These rugs were produced in the iranian province of eastern azerbaijan and the area surrounding heriz. 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.

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.