Late 19th Century Antique Heriz Oversize Wool Rug

Beautiful vintage Heriz wool rug with a red field and blue accents with an all-over medallion design. Measures: 9'2" x 11'6".

Beautiful hand knotted Heriz wool rug with a red field and a black border. This rug features an all-over floral medallion design. This rug measures 6' 2" x 8' 0" circa 1920.

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...

Late of the 19th Century Heriz Rug This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the ...