Antique Serab, Persia, late nineteenth century Antique Serabs like this are famed for the geometric precision of their drawing and the open, unencumbered aspect of their design. Here the field consists of a monumental central hexagonal arrowhead medallion surrounded by four smaller ones. All the medallions are filled with small Boteh or paisley motifs in a rich, pungent palette that recurs in the main double vinescroll or ‘crab’ border. While the camel field appears open, it is embellished with a subtle, tone-on-tone diaper pattern for added design texture. Serabs are usually long rugs. Wider room-sized Serabs of this kind are exceptionally rare.

Antique Serab, Persia, late nineteenth century Antique Serabs like this are famed for the geometric precision of their drawing and the open, unencumbered aspect of their design. Here the field consists of a monumental central hexagonal arrowhead medallion surrounded by four smaller ones. All the medallions are filled with small Boteh or paisley motifs in a rich, pungent palette that recurs in the main double vinescroll or ‘crab’ border. While the camel field appears open, it is embellished with a subtle, tone-on-tone diaper pattern for added design texture. Serabs are usually long rugs. Wider room-sized Serabs of this kind are exceptionally rare.

Style: Serab
Origin: Persia
Size: 10 ft 04 in x 17 ft 01 in (3.15 m x 5.21 m)

Antique Rugs