Heriz Serapi Rugs

19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in united states and europe.

Heriz serapi rugs.

Heriz rugs are persian rugs from the area of heris east azerbaijan in northwest iran northeast of tabriz. Make offer 9x6 brand new breathtaking hand knotted wool heriz serapi design oriental rug. Serapi rugs fall into two separate styles. Rug structure turkish knot pulled right depressed warps.

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. C1930 vgdy antique lilihan mallayer sarouk serapi heriz 2 6x12 6 estate sale rug. The serapi collection of heriz area rugs is masterfully created in the finest traditions of 19th century persia. Goodweave is ending child labor and offering educational opportunities to children in carpet weaving communities around the world.

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. The name serapi originates from the village of serab. View our collection of geometric heriz rugs serapi rugs and bakshaish rugs. Serapi is a trade name given to better quality heriz rugs thought to have been woven before 1900.

Weavers of heriz serapi rugs often portray geometric patterns or medallions in their designs. Heriz serapi rugs are among the most desirable rugs due to their durable nature under heavy wear and tear. In the united states the highest quality of heriz rugs are called serapi. Antique heriz carpets serapi rugs and persian bakshaish carpets the carpets of northwest persia are in a class of their own.

Both groups have the mellow jewel tones of antique natural dyed rugs. They often have an antique style and come in a vast variety of colors. Historically it was common for traders of antique rugs to market carpets produced in neighboring villages responsible for bakshaish rugs as herizes. The all over design is fairly busy but the other group is the medallion style.

Heriz serapi rugs are a style of persian rugs deriving from northwest iran. These rugs are re imagined in heat set polypropylene for stain resistance and longevity at an unbelievable value. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of mount sabalan heriz carpets are durable and hard wearing and they can last for generations. Inspirations for each design come from centuries old kazak heriz or serapi rugs.

The medallion rugs are far less busy than later heriz rugs. 9x6 brand new breathtaking hand knotted wool heriz serapi design oriental rug. Heriz rugs were produced during 19th century primarily as exports to europe and britain. However the tradition of heriz and serapi rugs is relatively recent.

The serapi collection heriz area rugs.