Antique Sarab Carpet

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Sarap
Dimensions: 208 x 370 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Serapi rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a monumental multi layered central medallion in sapphire blue and madder red anchored within a luminous ivory cream field. This structural balance between the expansive airy ground and the large scale angular medallion—which exhibits the distinctive geometric “Heriz” style but with the refined spacing and clarity of a Serapi—reflects the pinnacle of the weaving tradition in the Northwest Persian highlands. Rugs of this antiquity and caliber are world renowned for their architectural presence and their ability to harmonize bold tribal geometry with a sophisticated decorative palette.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of midnight indigo terracotta red and golden tan. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century village workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide madder red primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of intricate geometric rosettes and serrated leaf motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically fine clipped pile and a firm substantial handle. The exceptional clarity of the angular outlines specifically the minute floral sprays within the corner spandrels and the precisely executed geometric guard borders and the presence of significant harmonious abrash throughout the red and blue sections definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Serapi. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of Persian textile art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No : 1066

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