Antique Oversized Persian Heriz Carpet, Late 19th Century

Antique Large Persian Heriz Carpet, Early 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 no 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...

Large Oversized Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet, Late 19th Century Finely drawn scrolls of vegetal ornamentation are traced against the saturated ruby-red...

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...

An exceptional hand-knotted Persian Heriz Serapi rug from the early 20th century, this piece embodies the refined simplicity and enduring beauty that define the finest examples of tribal Persian weaving. Featuring a balanced, open-field design, the rug is rendered in a radiant palette of abrash-dyed hues—pale blue, soft pink, golden yellow, and green—crafted using organic vegetable dyes and fine wool. The corner spandrels display a soft blue tone with delicate accents of pink and yellow, while the central medallion, set against a navy ground, features intricate detailing in blue, pink, red, yellow, and green. A deep navy border frames the composition, ornamented with floral and angular motifs in blue, pink, and yellow. Rich in color, history, and craftsmanship, this Heriz Serapi rug is a rare heirloom-quality piece that brings both charm and character to elegant interiors. Dimensions: 4’ 7” x 6’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: NW Persia Material: wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2191 Antique Serapi Rugs, Heriz Rugs, Heriz Carpets, Vintage Karajah Rugs, Persian Karajah Rugs, Antique Heriz Serapi Rugs, Antique Heriz Rugs, Serapi Heriz, Persian Serapi Rugs, Persian Heriz rugs, Antique Heriz Carpet, hand-knotted Persian rug, early 20th century Heriz, Serapi area rug, pink and yellow Persian rug...