Antique Persian Serapis, made in the 19th century, are one of the most beautiful, unusual, and coveted large size rugs. Serapi rugs are a distinct Heriz region type woven in the harsh highlands of Northwest Persia, with finer knotting and more large-scale. They have long been the rug choice in state and federal buildings in the United States, including the White House. Serapi rugs are now used in a wide range of decors, including classic, contemporary, arts & crafts, eclectic, and postmodern.