Heriz Carpet, 2nd Quarter 20th Century

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 Room-Size Persian Heriz Rug, Mid-20th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 9'10" W x 12'10" L Origin: Persia Period: Mid-20th Century Rug ID: 15364

Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Early 20th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'8" W x 6'0" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 15855

Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Early 20th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 9'0" W x 12'2" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 13388

:: 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...

:: Classic Heriz and concentric overlapping medallions and oversized end finial palmettes, atop a covered field of vinery, large scale serrated leaves, blossomed tendrils, and more. ...

:: Oversized center medallion with large scale palmette finials adorned each end atop a covered ground of geometric arabesques, serrated leaves, blossoms. Main border in a Turtle Sam...