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This 150-year-old Serapi carpet with its gorgeous overscale pattern offers an ocular feast through its over scale design, clarity of image, and harmonious color palette. Prominently featured in the center of the field is the large, eight point medallion whose organic use of contours within each compositional section reveals a close study of nature. Beneath it lies a nuanced abrash (artistic color striation) of analagous tones, creating an illuminating effect that allows the medallion to occupy the central focus. Within each pedal is a luminescent palmette of its own, accentuated with a lateral color striation that shimmers against the deep indigo surrounding it. Reflected throughout the carpet is a masterful use of varied shades of rare greens in each display, nearly all emblazoned with multiple hues. Learn About This Rug Type