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Antique Persian Gold Square Heriz Rug, c. 1880s 7.4 x 8.6 ft.

$16,500
£12,526.52
€14,327.67
CA$23,052.89
A$25,639.85
CHF 13,388.33
MX$312,009.69
NOK 170,989.43
SEK 160,357.92
DKK 106,932.86
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About the Item

Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and distinguishable style. Heriz is a city located in northwestern Iran, near the city of Tabriz, which is a major rug-weaving center in Iran. Most often, Heriz rugs have oversized geometric medallions, that are crisply delineated against a rich red, rust or dark blue field. The pattern is almost always geometric, although some Heriz rugs have an all-over layout often together with geometric floral motives and less frequently curvilinear floral motives. Since the Heriz region is not too far from the Caucasus, many Heriz carpets have similar colors and drawings to Caucasian rugs. The most common colors are brownish red, light and dark pink, light and dark blue, greens, yellows and ivory. Blue and ivory are normally added to increase contrast. This is an exquisite antique Heriz carpet hand knotted in Iran c. 1880s and measures 7.4 x 8.6 ft.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 88 in (223.52 cm)Length: 102 in (259.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Heriz Serapi (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: R53761stDibs: LU5138120063702

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