Handmade Antique Persian Seraband Rug | 4.3' × 7.4' (130 cm × 224 cm) | Early 1900s
Delicate Paisley Pattern from Historic Ser‑e Band Weaving
This exquisite handmade antique Persian Seraband rug hails from the early 1900s and was woven in the Ser‑e Band region southwest of Arak. Seraband (also known as Saraband or Mir) rugs are cherished for their fine wool, dense weaving, and signature boteh or paisley‑type “mir” pattern arranged in diagonal rows.
Elegant All‑Over Boteh Design and Muted Earth Tones
The field features thousands of small leaf‑shaped botehs arranged in offset diagonal lines. These delicate motifs float across a soft straw‑sand background. A refined vine border with compressed boteh forms frames the field. The palette is serene—muted beige, soft reds, deep navy, and ivory. The compact boteh pattern offers a tranquil yet decorative effect.
Quality Structure, Artful Simplicity
Woven in 100% hand‑knotted wool over cotton warp, the rug displays tight construction and subdued pile. The belt‑woven foundation and balanced knotting yield a refined drape and sober sheen. The weave is dense, resulting in a clear design clarity often found in Seraband rugs.
Collector’s Size with Room‑Friendly Proportions
Measuring approximately 4.3 feet by 7.4 feet (130 × 224 cm), this rug is ideal for modest spaces or layering. Its balanced scale makes it an elegant addition to dining areas, studies, or gallery settings.
Despite its age, the rug remains in very good condition for an antique, with natural wear, slight abrash, and mellowed coloring—as expected from nearly 120 years of gentle use.
Key Information
Type: Handmade antique Persian Seraband rug
Origin: Ser‑e Band region,
Age: Early 1900s (circa 1900‑1920)
Material: 100% hand‑knotted wool
Design: All‑over mir/boteh pattern in offset diagonal lines
Borders: Geometric vine border with boteh motifs
Colors: Straw‑sand background, muted reds, deep navy, ivory
Size: 4.3' × 7.4' (130 cm × 224 cm)
Condition: Very good condition; minor abrash, gentle wear, structurally sound
Style: Classic Persian, Seraband (Mir) design, Antique collectible
