European Sized Antique Heriz-Serapi Rug, c. 1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Size: 8.2 x 13 Age: Antique, C. 1910-20's Pile: Low Pile with wonderful patina and age-related wear; throughout you'll find some areas of Kashmiri restoration (flat-weave style) w...
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Eclectic & Funky Antique Heriz Rug, c. 1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Eclectic & Funky Antique Heriz Rug Fantastic Personality & Colors, C. 1910-20's About: Unreal Antique Heriz rug, one of the most beautiful we've ever seen.
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Antique Heriz Rug 1.76m x 1.44mAntique Heriz Rug 1.76m x 1.44m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Heriz rug, woven circa 1910. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rich terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep indigo border.
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Antique Heriz Runner 2.98m x 0.87m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Heriz runner in near original condition, hand woven circa 1910.
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Antique Heriz Runner 4.70m x 0.87m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz runner, hand woven circa 1910. The design features numerous geometrical medallions on a terracotta field and camel border.
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Antique Heriz Carpet 3.22m x 2.48m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border.
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Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border.
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1910s Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Geometric rug, 8'1" x 11'3"
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 1910s antique Persian Heriz area rug, measuring 8’1″ × 11’3″, embodies the bold artistry and enduring craftsmanship of Northwest Persia. Woven in the early 20th cent...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Hand-knot Wool Area Rug with Bold Geometric Medallion, 12' x 15'4"
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking antique Hand-knotted Heriz area rug exemplifies the powerful design language and exceptional durability that have made Heriz rugs among the most sought-after Persian ca...
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Heriz Rug, Traditional Medallion Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 antique rug of Heriz provenance is a rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim featuring floral patterns in navy, rust, beige and gold to...
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Antique Heriz Rug in Colorful Geometric Motifs & Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x12 antique Heriz rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s antique collection – a masterpiece of the Northwest geometric style, hand-knotted in wool and believed to or...
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Antique Heriz Runner in Red with Polychromatic Classic Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x9 runner is a striking addition to Rug & Kilim’s tribal rug collection. Dated 1900-1920, the piece showcases a vivid red field adorned with repeating geo...
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Antique Heriz Rug with Geometric Medallion and Red-Toned Border - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1900–1920, this 6x8 antique Heriz rug is a compelling addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. It features a geometric medallion on an ivory field, framed by ...
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$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
11'7"x19' Blue Antique Zoroastrian Medallion Design Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Navy Blue, Antique Zoroastrian Karjihooz Heris, Medallion Design, Clean, Even Pile with No Wear, Excellent Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary mat...
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$3,300Sale Price|20% Off
Red Antique Zoroastrian Heris Hand Knotted Pure Wool Great Condition Cleaned Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Antik Heriz Carpet Circa 1900/1910
Located in RÉDING, FR
Antik Heriz Carpet Circa 1900/1910 Carpets from northwest Persia are in a class of their own.
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Antique Persian Karaja, Heriz, Geometric Design, Wool, 3-5x3-9, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Karaja also known as a Heriz or Serapi. Karaja is a small village outside of the city of Heriz in Northwest Persia.
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W 150 in L 210 in
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Palace, Rust and Light Blue, Size Decorative, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This palace size antique Persian Heriz rug from 1910 is 12-6 x 17-6. It is a Classic Heriz motif with a navy medallion and border on a red/rust field with highly decorative light blu...
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W 66 in L 112 in
Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric All-Over Design Rust Blue, Wool, Room Size 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a novel and beautiful Persian Heriz (though lots of dealers would call it a Serapi).
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W 74 in L 108 in
Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric All-Over Design Rust Blue, Wool, Room Size 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is an unusual and beautiful Persian Heriz (though lots of dealers would call it a Serapi).
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W 40 in L 181 in
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rust-teal blue, Wool, 1910, runner 3-4x15-1
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a spectacular example of a scatter size Persian Heriz Bakshaish. Bakshaish rugs are woven in a small village outside of Heriz.
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Persian Heriz 20th Century Oriental Rug
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Heriz circa 1910 in excellent condition, even low cut pile, great colors and no repairs.
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Brown Antique All-Over Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1900s edition Heriz rug from Northwest Persia. Highly decorative and unusual color combinations for this type. Rugs from this region are typically bold central medallion variet...
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Heriz runner rug, circa 1910.
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Antique Heriz Persian Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
This circa 1910 antique Heriz Oriental Carpet measures 6’10” X 13’9” (210 x 423 cm).
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Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Design Navy Field, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very cute small Heriz from circa 1915. A small ivory medallion is on a navy field with teal corners and a rust border. Measures: 3-2 x 4-6.
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W 55 in L 81 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Eagle Kazak Design, Wool, Scatter Size, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja is dated 1910. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and is sometimes called a Heriz.
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Antique Heriz Light Colors Natural Dyes
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a very attractive antique Heriz carpet dating from circa 1910 - 1920 with all-natural colors and very good even pile.
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W 52 in L 72 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Navy and Rust, Wool, 4-4x6, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
These rugs also known as an antique Heriz or Serapi, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns and brighter colors.
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Antique Karadja Heriz Carpet with Camel Corners
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Karadja Heriz carpet dating from circa 1910 with all-natural colors, mid-blue border, camel-colored corners, angular design.
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W 41 in L 108 in
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Runner 1910 3-5x9
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a early antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as the use of camel color. an aypical Serab motif with the use of a cinnamon rust color...
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W 57 in L 69 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Navy and Rust, Scatter Size, Wool 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
It is almost square... 4-9 x 5-9, circa 1910.
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Antique Persian Heriz Rug Circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent condition full pile made in Iran. 8.3x10.10 Circa 1900
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Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Carpet, circa-1910 #17402
Located in Evanston, IL
Size 9' x 13' Description ANTIQUE northwest PERSIAN HERIZ carpet. circa date: 1920. A beautiful painting for floor covering, made of natural dyed wool. A charming antique Persia...
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79273 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 07'11 x 10'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug is a rare and distinguished masterpiece, woven with the kind of artistry that transce...
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1910 Antique Hand Knotted Persian Heriz Rug, Rust and Gold, Deal
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your h...
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Fine Antique Karajeh Heriz Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Karajeh Heriz Persian rug, hand knotted, circa 1910 Design: Medalion Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northea...
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Fine Authentic Persian Antique Heriz Serapi Carpet Rug, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An absolutely stunning and quite large room size Persian Heriz, this very fine carpet was woven during the first years of the 20th Century and exhibits the sturdy and rugged knotting...
1910 Antique Persian Heriz Rug All Over Design Rust and Navy
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Enhance your home with...
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Antique Room Size Heriz Rug with Serapi Colors circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An absolutely stunning room size rug from the Heris region of Persia, now Iran, this very fine carpet was woven during the first quarter of the 20th century. It exhibits the sturdy a...
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Antique Room Size Heriz Rug with Serapi Blue Colors, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This stunning rug is particularly eye-catching with the brilliant red overall ground against the light blue spandrels. The somewhat typical field of motifs is familiar to anyone pass...
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Midnight Blooming Jungle Antique Heriz, circa 1910-1920
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Midnight Blooming Jungle Antique Heriz, C. 1910 - 1920 Size: 8.9 x 11.9 Age: Antique Pile: Low/Medium with incredibly soft and strong wool, amazing weave, one narrow strip of o...
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Antique Heriz carpet with a traditional all over design, circa 1910.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Classic dark indigo blue border. Circa 1910. A very good Heriz carpet in a hard to find small room size, the all over design makes the carpet easy to furnish with.
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Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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