9×12 Navy & Red Serapi Rug – Hand-Knotted in Afghanistan
This 9×12 navy & red Serapi rug brings the bold character of a traditional Serapi design into a richly balanced, sophisticated palette. A deep navy field creates a dramatic backdrop for geometric flowers, branching forms, and stylized blossoms, while warm red borders frame the composition with definition and contrast. At the center, a prominent medallion anchors the design, giving the rug the strong architectural presence for which Serapi patterns are admired.
Key Features
- Size: 279 × 361 cm (approximately 9 ft 2 in × 11 ft 10 in)
- Design: Serapi
- Pattern: Geometric floral composition with a central medallion, flowers, branches, and blossoms
- Colors: Deep navy field with red borders and complementary decorative accents
- Construction: Hand-knotted
- Origin: Sheberghan, Afghanistan
Quality
Hand-knotted with approximately 82 knots per square inch, this rug offers a substantial weave with enough definition to bring its angular floral motifs clearly to life. The pile is made from Ghazni handspun wool, valued for its strength, natural texture, and character. Because the wool is spun by hand, subtle variations remain within the fibers, giving the surface greater depth than mechanically uniform wool.
A sturdy cotton foundation supports the wool pile and helps the rug retain its structure through years of use. Together, the hand-knotted construction, resilient wool, and balanced knot density make this a practical heirloom piece suited to living rooms, dining rooms, and other substantial interiors.
Origin & Tradition
This rug was hand-knotted in Sheberghan, northern Afghanistan, an important weaving region with a long tradition of handmade carpets. Its design draws from the celebrated Serapi vocabulary of strong geometry, stylized botanical forms, and commanding central medallions. Flowers and branching motifs are simplified into angular shapes, creating a composition that feels decorative without becoming overly ornate.
Interpreted through Afghan craftsmanship, the historic Serapi aesthetic takes on its own character through handspun wool, individual knotting, and the natural irregularities that come with genuine handwork. The result is a distinctive rug with the presence of a traditional textile and the durability to become part of a home for generations.
