Heriz Rug

Antique Persian Heriz Rug, c. 1940 Additional information: Dimensions: 5'0" W x 6'6" L Origin: Persia Period: c. 1940 Rug ID: 23528

Heriz Rug, Mid-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 not 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...

Silk Heriz Rug, Mid 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'4" W x 5'8" L

Oversized Heriz Rug, Late 19th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the mid-19th century in response to a gre...

A classic vintage Heriz with well-filled conjoint ivory corners, and a rich red field centred by a rather geometric navy-black octogramme medallion presenting a burnt-salmon sub-meda...

Magnificent Heriz Serapi Discover the magnificence of Persian craftsmanship with this Heriz Serapi rug, measuring an impressive 455 × 320 cm. Known for its bold geometric patterns an...

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...

:: Triple center medallion with serrated interior leaves atop a covered ground of minor hexagonal medallions wrapped by meandering vine and blossom inner and outer minor borders and ...