ANTIQUE PERSIAN HERIZ HAND KNOTTED RUG, 4.7 x 10.3 (140cm x 312cm)

Made In: Persia (Iran) – 25-1308 - $850.00

Style: Heriz Rug

Design: Geometric Medallion

Exact Size: 4ft 7in x 10ft 3in, 24.6bs (140 cm x 312cm, 11.2kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Medium

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Black

Border Color: Ivory

Condition/Description: Offered here is an antique Persian Heriz rug was hand knotted in Iran of 100 percent natural wool on a cotton foundation. This rug is 120+ years old, has medium wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. This Serapi influenced rug has contrasting rust-toned spandrels frame the field, while a wide ivory main border decorated with repeating floral rosettes and palmettes provides visual clarity and balance. Multiple guard borders in indigo, rust, and soft green further enhance the composition. The palette includes indigo blue, brick red, soft ivory, muted coral, and celadon green, all consistent with natural vegetable dyes, exhibiting gentle abrash (uneven fading) and a pleasing age-softened patina. Woven with a durable wool pile on a cotton foundation, this runner displays the robust construction for which Heriz rugs are celebrated, making it both decorative and highly functional. No holes or repairs, and very soft with a gorgeous design. This rug came from an established rug merchant. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $75.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid. 4ft 7in x 10ft 3in, 24.6bs (140 cm x 312cm, 11.2kg), LOT REF #25-1308

Heriz rugs are Persian rugs made in the city of Heris. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. Part of the reason for the toughness of Heriz rugs is that Mount Sabalan sits on a major deposit of copper. Traces of copper in the drinking water of sheep produces high quality wool that is far more resilient than wool from other areas. Heriz weavers often make rugs in geometric, bold patterns with a large medallion dominating the field. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory. There are several surrounding villages that make these rugs as well. The grades of these rugs are primarily based on village name. Serapi rugs, for example, have been considered the finest grade of Heriz since the beginning of the 20th century. Heriz rugs are often of coarse construction.