VINTAGE PERSIAN HERIZ HAND KNOTTED RUG, 8.8 x 11.2 (264cm x 340cm)

Made In: Persia (Iran) – 26-222

Style: Heriz Rug

Design: Geometric Medallion

Exact Size: 8ft 8in x 11ft 2in, 73.0bs (264cm x 340cm, 33.2kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Full

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Red/Ivory

Border Color: Black

$1,350.00

Condition/Description: Vintage Persian Heriz rug was hand knotted in Iran of 100 percent natural wool on a cotton foundation. This rug is 50+ years old, has full wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. Beautiful colors and made with excellent quality. No holes or repairs, and very soft with a gorgeous design. This rug was acquired from a Richmond, Virginia estate. This rug comes with a written appraisal stating an insurance replacement value of $5,800.00 (see picture). Clean and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $300.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid.

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.