Late 19th Century Serab Camelhair Rug

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19th Century Persian Serab camelhair runner in an all over geometric pattern. A true masterpiece of Persian rug weaving tradition … Read more 19th Century Persian Serab camelhair runner in an all over geometric pattern. A true masterpiece of Persian rug weaving tradition in the late 19th century. The combination of cobalt, saffron, French blue, pistachio and umber all set on a undyed natural camelhair background. The Serab runner is over 120 years old but has the beauty and elegance that seem to get better with the age of any great work.


Dimensions: 2’ 11” x 12’ 7”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less