Mid-20th Century Heriz Rug

A fantastic early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a traditional pattern of three large geometric medallions on an elaborate field of stylized flowers, leaves, and twisting vines,...

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug a fantastic mirrored floral pattern with large-scale leaves and flowers, all woven in myriad colors including crimson, pink, gold, li...

A wonderfully bold early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a large central multicolored medallion woven in richly saturated crimson, lime green, light and dark indigo, and white wo...

An extraordinary mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with a fantastic large central eight-lobed floral medallion woven in myriad colors including crimson, indigo, green, gold, white, ...

Antique Persian Karabagh Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'1" W x 8'0" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century

A 20th century antique Heriz rug with an all-over red geometric, medallion motif. This rug measures at 8'1" x 11'9".   

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...

Antique Armenian Silk Embroidery Rug, Late 20th Century This piece is a revival of an 18th Century tradition and is executed in extremely fine needlework. Perfect condition. Addit...