Antique Large Oversized Northeast Persian Carpet, Early 20th Century

Oversized Persian Bidjar Carpet, Early 20th Century Additional Information Dimensions: 13'6" W x 23'4" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 25627

Antique Large Persian Heriz Carpet, Early 20th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th Century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were no rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular to this day. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least expensive...

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Large Antique Heriz Persian Oriental Carpet C1920 (149" x 117" x 1/2"). A large antique Heriz Persian Oriental carpet from circa 1920. This piece features the traditional geome...