Outstanding Formal Heriz

Persian Heriz rug from the early 20th century. Measures 7'7" x 10'11".

Persian Heriz rug, early 20th century, measures: 4' 0" x 4' 10".

Antique Persian Heriz Long Rug, c. 1900 This extraordinary Heriz carpet from Northwest Persia uses a small-scale intricate lattice design composed of alternating blossoms, rosettes,...

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

Although it is centered around a small rosette drawn within a deep indigo octagon, this long Serapi Heriz carpet nevertheless conveys the freedom ...

Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 19th 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 which remains popular to this day. This rug has a finer weave (higher knot density) than most of its type, which enabled the weavers to render a much more intricate design. Ivory backgrounds are a rarity and often serve to highlight the range of colors. 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...

An outstanding early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with a bold stylized floral lattice pattern woven in light indigo, crimson, coral, gold, and crimson, all against a dark indigo...

A lovely antique Heriz runner, handwoven circa 1910 with a 4 medallion geometrical design on a terracotta red field and unusual camel border. Love...

A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous ...

:: Oversized center medallion with trefoil contoured end finials atop a covered field of scrolling long vinery, serrated leaves, and geometric interpretations of buds and germinating...

:: Large center medallion with concentric inner medallion in similar relief and inverted coloration. Adorned at either end by trefoil contoured finials atop a covered field of serrat...

:: Subtle oversize center medallion with large palmette end finials atop a covered field of geometric floral arabesques, dramatic contoured serrated leaves. Wrapped by meandering vin...