Antique Kurdish rugs are one of the few under-recognized rug types to emerge in the past 30 years. Kurdish groups traditionally populated the eastern edge of Turkey, northern Iraq, western Persia and small areas near Persia's eastern borders. Although these antique Kurdish village carpets feature motifs that are reminiscent of Caucasian designs, Kurdish weavers were a very small minority in areas north of Persia.
Incredible Antique Bakshaish Runner, wool pile on wool foundation.
Fine weave with camel green background colors.
In the province of Azerbaijan in northwestern Iran, the village of Sarab served as the name source for antique Sarab rugs and it is located in northwest Iran in the province of Azerbaijan and they known for their fine long rugs or runners with a characteristic camel ground and lozenge-shaped medallions.
Fine 19th Century Antique Serapi Carpet — Northwest Persia
This exceptional 19th century antique Serapi carpet from Persia represents one of the most admired and collectible traditions of the Heriz weaving region. Woven in the rugged mountains of Northwest Persia, Serapi carpets are celebrated for their refined craftsmanship, spacious compositions, and powerful architectural presence.
Although often associated with Heriz, “Serapi” is not a village or tribal name.
Heriz Rug
This rug has a unique size. Where most Heriz rugs are designed around a central medallion, this rug consist of four full medallions surrounded by eight half medallions that incorporate a sun burst design. The rug frame geometric design is similar to the one shown in the medallions.
The spectrum of colors is well balanced throughout the design of the whole carpet. The whole arrangement of the design and balanced colors make the rug be one of the most desirable Heriz rugs.
Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations.
