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Heriz 7 X 10 Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Persian Heriz Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
multicolored floral design, circa 1920 This rug measures 7' 6" x 10' 3".  
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Persian Heriz Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand knotted vintage Persian Heriz wool rug with a red field and a black border. This rug
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
-over Classic motif. This rug measures 8' 7" x 10'.       
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Handmade Floral Red Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
multicolored accents in all-over floral design, circa 1920 This rug measures 7' 0" x 10' 1" .
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
utilizing large areas of sparse ornamentation. This carpet is 9' 10" x 7' 0".
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an under 7' by 10' size are characteristic of Mehriban/Heriz Interwar carpets. This example with a
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Antique 1650s Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Heriz Rug
Vintage Heriz Rug
W 89 in L 132 in
Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heriz Rug 7' x 10'. The soft rust-red madder field shows subtly scrolling, tip-hooked
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Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Heriz Rug
Vintage Heriz Rug
W 84 in L 120 in
Antique Heriz Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
utilizing large areas of sparse ornamentation. 10' 9" x 7' 2" .  
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Heriz Carpet
Antique Heriz Carpet
W 86 in L 129 in
Antique Heriz, Serapi Oriental Carpet, Most Decorative
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping. Size 10 ft 11 in x 8 ft 7 in Description Antique northwest Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
geometricization and village charm. Rug Number LT156-23 Size 7' 7" x 10' 10" Design Reference Heriz
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Candy Apple Red Vintage Evenly Worn Persian Heriz Natural Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in Feet and Inches : 7' x 10' Main Rug Color : Red Rug Border Color : Blue Other Colors of the Rug
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Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
village charm. Rug Number LT124-6 Size 7' 0" x 10' 1" Design Reference Heriz Collection Antique
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Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug 30803
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 30803 Size 7' 0" X 10' 1" Design Heriz Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture
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Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Serapi Style
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
30804 Size 7' 5" x 10' 6" Design Reference Heriz Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture
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Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Colorful Persian Heriz Rug with Geometric Patterns and Intricate Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
of intricate patterns frames the entire piece. This size Heriz-Serapi are more rare than 7' x 10
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Heriz small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz in Red, Ivory, Navy, French Blue, Green, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
’ 10” x 6’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Heriz Serapi in Pale Yellow/Ivory, Green, Blue, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
carpet from the late 1800s. Dimensions: 7’ 10” x 9’ 11” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Oversized Persian Heriz Karajah in Brick-Red, French Blue, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
in the field and the border. Dimensions: 10’ 7“ x 18’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi with Abrash French Blue, Yellow, and Red Colors
Located in Barrington, IL
. Dimensions: 7’ 3” x 10’ Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Persia Material
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Heriz Runner in Allover Geometric Pattern in Ivory, Green, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
. Dimensions: 2' 10" x 8' 7" Date of Manufacture: 2ndt Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi in All over Geometric Pattern in Ivory Color
Located in Barrington, IL
very good condition with a full pile. Dimensions: 7’ 6”x 10’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Room Size Persian Heriz in Dark Red, Ivory, Navy, Green, Brown, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
. The rug has a full pile with minimal wear. Dimensions: 7’ 5” x 10’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 3rd
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug. Size: 3'-7" X 4'-10"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug. Size: 7'-7" x 10'-11"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Rust / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Rust / Navy Rug. Size: 7'-4" x 10'-9"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 7'-5" X 10'-4"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Black Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Black Rug. Size: 7'-6" X 10'-6"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

1870 Antique Serapi Rug Antique Bakhshayesh Rug Handmade Serapi
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Serapi rug 5X7 Handmade Bakhshaayesh Tribal Blue 5'3" x 7' 160cm x 213cm Circa 1870
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Antique 1870s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Heriz Rug, All-Over Red Field Navy Border, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Throw size Persian Karadja Heriz rug with a soft denim blue field with other rustic colors. Measures: 3'4'' x 4'3'.
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Located in South Bend, IN
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Vintage 1940s American Kirman Persian Rugs

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Golf Match on Blackheath, antique sport wood-engraving, 1870
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wood-engraving. 1870. From the Illustrated London News of 26 March 1870 (text on the reverse). 275mm by 400mm (sheet)
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Antique Bramble Pattern Golf Ball, the Colonel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Bramble Pattern Golf Ball By St. Mungo. A good example of 'The Colonel' bramble patterned rubber core golf ball with gutta percha cover. The golf ball is in good condition and is ma...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice European rug with a Heriz design and orange field, purple, pink, green and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Heriz Serapi Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug
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Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug. Size: 8'-4" X 11'-5"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size masculine antique Persian Heriz rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures: 8'8'' x 12'2'' Originating in Northwest Persia and the Iranian province of Ea...
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
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Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early 20th century Square antique Heriz rug with an all over red motif and centre medallion. This rug measures at 7'7" x 8'7".
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Rug
Antique Heriz Rug
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Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Blue and Red Botanical Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Heriz design featuring a ...
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Vintage 1970s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 20th century semi-antique Persian heriz carpet. Featuring a traditionally decorated field with brilliant, vivid colors. Fascinating electric blues light up the field accented...
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Jamie Hayon Tudor Chair with Chrome Base for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Jaime Hayon
Located in London, GB
Golden and shining, these luxury dining chairs belong at a royal banquet. Highly polished metal legs and soft leather make a noble seat fit for the most aristocratic character. Jaime...
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Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 20th century antique Heriz rug with an all over red geometric motif. This rug measures at 6'6" x 9'5".
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Vintage 1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Rug
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Antique Chinese Dragon Rug Art Deco Red Wool Carpet with 9 Dragos
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A 9 Dragon Chinese rug in red field. Measures: 8 x 10 ft. This traditional dragon rug design is typically found on antique rugs from Beijing / Peking and Ningxia. On this rug it sho...
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Red / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Red / Navy Rug. Size: 7'-11" X 11'-6"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Small Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
. It measures 2' 10'' x 4' 7'' and in great condition.
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric Serapi Design, Rust Blue, Wool, Room Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
also uses lots of beautiful light blue and green, circa 1915. It is 7-4 x 10-4.
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Early 20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakshaish Also Known as Heriz Serapi, Ivory, Wool, Oversize 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
. It is 11-10 x 13-7, circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

1930s Persian Sarab Heriz Serapi Area Rug with Abrash
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Sarab Heriz Serapi area rug with abrash circa 1930 Measures: 4' 7" x 7' 10" Hand
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bakhtiari Heriz Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Heriz circa 1940 Measures: 6' 10" x 9' 7" Hand-knotted and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Signed Persian Bakhtiari Heriz, circa 1920
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique signed Persian Bakhtiari Heriz circa 1920 Measures: 8' 7" x 10' 7" Hand-knotted wool
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Unusual Antique Lilihan Heriz Area Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Unusual antique Lilihan Heriz area rug, circa 1940 Measures: 3' 7" x 4' 10" Hand-knotted
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Short Runner, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
on the camel field. This rug is 2-10 x 7 and is from circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Red Background Heriz Persian Rug. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 10 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 7 ft 2 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.18 m x 3.3 m) This beautiful antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Hand Knotted Persian Heriz Rug, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
, with vibrant colors. Measures: 7"10" x 10"7" Good original vintage condition. Rug shows
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Vintage 1940s Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mehraban Vintage Persian Heriz Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Size 3' 1" x 10' 7" Design Heriz Collection Antique/Vintage Material wool Texture pile weave
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Vintage 1930s Persian Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Hand knotted Rug, All-Over Pattern with Uncoiling Leaves
Located in Birmingham, AL
7' x 10' This vintage Persian Heriz carpet really is 7x10' even! The all-over pattern is a
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Mono, Vibrance Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
work well in any context, overall style or period. Measures: 7' 10" x 10' 1".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

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Wool

Mono, Vibrance Area Rug
Mono, Vibrance Area Rug
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Acuarela, Vibrance Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
work well in any context, overall style or period. Measures: 5' 10" x 7' 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

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Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Heriz Persian hand knotted wool rug. This rug has a red field with a black border
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
all-over floral medallion design, circa 1920. This rug measures 7' 0" x 10' 2".    
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
measures are: 7'.7 x 10'.10 This antique Persian Heriz rug was made in Iran.
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
wool. It's measures are: 7'.6 x 10'.6 This antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug was made in Iran.
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Gorgeously Contrasted Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Measures: 7' x 9'.10 The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran, not far from the
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
medallion design. This rug measures 7' 5" x 10' 5" circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
a medallion design in the center. This rug measures 7' 6" x 10' 7" circa 1920.   
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Lightly Distressed Heriz Rug, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
and very attractive rug. Colors: ivory/rust/teal/taupe/blue. Size: 7' x 10'.
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20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
medallion design. This rug measures 7' 7" x 10' 6", circa 1920.  
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
' 7" x 10' 0".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
. It measures 7' 10'' x 11' 6''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
with natural dyes on a cotton foundation. It has a squarish size and measures 9' 8'' x 10' 7'' and in
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
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Room Size Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric design. A perfect choice for any room and decor. The rug measures 7' 6'' x 10' 10'' and in great
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
space. It measures 2' 7'' x 8' 10'' and in great condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Old Heriz Carpet with a Traditional All over Design
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
Size: 10 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in (325 x 240cm). Old Heriz carpet with a traditional all-over design
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Old Heriz Carpet with a Traditional All over Design
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Heriz 7 X 10 Wool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the heriz 7 x 10 wool you’re looking for. A heriz 7 x 10 wool — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 53 variations of the antique or vintage heriz 7 x 10 wool you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the heriz 7 x 10 wool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A heriz 7 x 10 wool, designed in the Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bahram Shabahang and Orley Shabahang each produced at least one beautiful heriz 7 x 10 wool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Heriz 7 X 10 Wool?

Prices for a heriz 7 x 10 wool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $985 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,974.

Finding the Right persian-rugs for You

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.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.