Antique Heriz Carpet

:: Large center medallion with concentric inner medallion in similar relief and inverted coloration. Adorned at either end by trefoil contoured finials atop a covered field of serrat...

Oversized center medallion with large palmette end finials atop a covered field of geometric floral interpretations, germinating colorful plants and serrated leaves wrapped by meande...

:: Subtle oversize center medallion with large palmette end finials atop a covered field of geometric floral arabesques, dramatic contoured serrated leaves. Wrapped by meandering vin...

Oversize center medallion with dramatic sharp contours and elongated end finials in trefoil contour atop a covered field of serrated leaves, long stemmed vinery, buds, blossoms, and ...

:: Large scale center medallion adorned at either end by rams horn scrolled samovar stylized finials bearing colorful interior serrated leaves atop a covered field of geometric bloss...

:: Oversized center medallion with concentric interior medallions comprised of central floral palmettes, vines, and outwardly directed blossoms atop a covered field of serrated leave...

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...

The madder red field with unusual all-over design featuring bold poly chrome palmettos linked in a trellis by blue dragon-like motifs, all within a wide deep blue flower-head and leaf main border. This rug consist of central medallions surrounded by four other nor similar medallions that incorporate a garden design, the design on top of field is not symmetrical to the bottom of the field. The rug frame geometric design is similar to the one shown in the medallions. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. Part of the reason for the toughness of Heriz carpets is that these rugs were made in the area of Mount Sabalan which contains a major deposit of copper. Traces of copper in the drinking water of sheep produces high quality wool that is far more resilient than wool from other areas. Heriz rug weavers often make them in geometric, bold patterns with a large medallion dominating the field or they are all-over design. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory. Heriz rugs are of coarse construction. The rugs range from 30 kpsi on the low end to 100–10 kpsi on the high end. It is rare to see a rug over 100 kpsi that would look like an authentic Heriz unless it is an antique silk Heriz.

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...