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Shaia Rugs
Quality antique oriental rugs since 1973
A Sample of our current Room Size Rug Inventory
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15696
Persian Serapi, 9-8x13, circa 1900. This rug has a very stately design with a characteristic navy medallion on a rust field with ivory spandrels and a rust Herati motif border.
15693
Persian Lilyhan, An impressive small rug known as a Lilyhan. These rugs were made in a small village near the town of Sarouk. They are known for their less busy motif, distinct pattern, and very soft wool. It feels like silk. It 6-9x9-3, circa 1915.
15688
Persian Heriz, circa 1915, 9-6x14. Classic early Heriz design and colors.
15615
Persian Heriz, circa 1915, 8-2x9-6. While this is a classic Heriz design, the field is very unusual in that it is a coral color.
15602
Persian Heriz, circa 1915, 7-11x10-6. Classic early Heriz design and colors.
15429
Circa 1900, 6x10-5, This Kurdish rug from northwest Persia features a central field with a repeating pattern of elaborate vase motifs, each symmetrically arranged along the central axis. The vases are depicted with intricate floral decorations and vine elements, which add a sense of harmony and natural beauty to the design. The motif is on a soft cream field. The rich red border is adorned with traditional Kurdish designs, adding depth and contrast. The inscription on the rug is in Persian (Farsi) and is likely a signature or a poetic verse.
15428
Circa 1900, 6-1x11-2, This Kurdish rug from northwest Persia features a striking ivory medallion set against a rich navy-blue field. The border is a colorful floral motif. This rug showcases the distinctive craftsmanship and bold designs characteristic of Kurdish weaving traditions.
15340
Persian Serapi, 5-9x8-9. Circa 1900. The rug has characteristic navy medallion on a rust field with ivory spandrels and a rust Herati motif border, however it is very unusual 6x9 size. Very hard to find.
15192
This is an Indian Amritsar, which is a very rare rug. It shows some wear, but still can be used for a long time. Soft red medallion and border is on an ivory field, which is characteristic of the Ameristar motif. Measures 10-3x12-6
15191
This is a Persian Khorasan. It is a very uncommon motif with a striking red medallion on a blue field with ivory spandrels and a red border. It is 10x13 and was woven around 1910.
15189
This is a Persian Sultanabad or otherwise known as an early Mahal. Sultanabad’s are known for their all over motif of flowers, vines, and tendrils. This particular rug is very unusual in that it has so many colors; blues, greens, and even yellow. It also has an ivory border so that it has a very light over-all appearance. Circa 1900. 8-10x11-10.
15188
9-6x12-9 An exceptionally early Heriz that most dealers would call a Serapi. This rug has wonderful colors, particularly the unusual wheat colored medallion. Circa 1900
15187
This is a great antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns and brighter colors. This rug has a very stately design with a characteristic navy medallion on a rust field with ivory spandrels and a rust Herati motif border. It is circa 1900. Measures 10-5x11-5
15177
Caucasian Sumak. This is a strikingly beautiful but rare flatwoven rug known as Sumak. The colors are very decorative. Circa 1890, 6-2x12.
14410
A magnificent antique Persian Serapi (early Heriz). This rug has a rare soft rust background with blue spandrels and an unusual ivory border.
10x11
10x11
14228
Great looking Persian antique Heriz with perfect harmony of design and colors rose/rust field with
light blue spandrels and a navy border. Classic geometric motif,
circa 1915. Room size, 8-8x11-1
light blue spandrels and a navy border. Classic geometric motif,
circa 1915. Room size, 8-8x11-1
14019
This is a great antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz,
because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns
and brighter colors. This rug has a very stately design with a characteristic navy medallion
on a very soft rust field with ivory spandrels and an unusual soft salmon colored Herati motif
border. It is 9-1x11-3, circa 1890
because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns
and brighter colors. This rug has a very stately design with a characteristic navy medallion
on a very soft rust field with ivory spandrels and an unusual soft salmon colored Herati motif
border. It is 9-1x11-3, circa 1890
13036
9x11-9 ca. 1915 Soft salmon colored background Persian Sarouk
13033
8-9x11-5 ca. 1915 Very rare gold colored background Persian Sarouk
13001
11-3x14-5 ca. 1900 Very unusual and highly decorative early rug from India
14220
Heriz, Persian circa 1910 Great looking classic Heriz motif with unusual gold and light blue spandrels and a characteristic rosette and tendril border. Measures 9-4x13-6
14015
Heriz Persian circa 1915 Classic Heriz motif with bold colors and an uncommon navy border decorated with a stylized running vine. Measures 8-6x10-9
15687
This is a great antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns and brighter colors. This rug has a very stately design with a characteristic navy medallion on a rust field with ivory spandrels and a rust Herati motif border. It is 9-9x12-9, circa 1900.
15686
A magnificent antique Persian Serapi, 11-9x15-3. The simple ivory field motif has a beautiful navy medallion, salmon spandrels (corner design) and a soft rust border. Fabulous rug!
15685
A magnificent antique Persian Serapi, 10x13-6. Circa 1890. This rug is very unusual because of the simple motif and not a lot of pattern. It has a light ivory background with salmon-colored corners and a soft rust border. Spectacular rug!
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