Antique Serapi Carpet

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 320 x 560 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Serapi carpet highlights a powerful and architectural composition featuring a monumental, multi tiered hexagonal medallion rendered in deep indigo and madder red. This structural balance between the expansive primary medallion—accented with soft rose and azure—and the stark ivory field reflects the pinnacle of the Heriz region’s weaving tradition. Serapi carpets are world-renowned for their bold, geometric clarity and their ability to command large spaces with a sense of regal openness and sophisticated tribal energy.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary terracotta red ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sapphire blue, ivory, and turquoise. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a chromatic depth and a luminous quality that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Northwest Persian productions. The inclusion of a wide madder red primary border decorated with repeating turtle palmettes and scrolling vines creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and technical finesse of the village master weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically even, low clipped pile and a resilient handle. The exceptional clarity of the angular botanical outlines and the presence of significant abrash within the blue and red sections definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece from later commercial examples. Ultimately this Serapi carpet stands as a premier example of Persian classical art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors and enthusiasts of early Heriz weaving.

Stock No : 2822

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