Product Description
Details
Collection: Heriz Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 13' 5'' x 9' 6'' .
Size CM: 410 cm x 290 cm.
Colors: Red, Brown, Green, Navy Blue, Pink, Blue, Ivory.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Heriz Rugs
This hand-knotted Semi Antique Heriz rug from Azerbaijan - 13x9 ft - presents a compelling Medallion composition woven in Red, Brown, a living record of one of Persia's great regional weaving traditions. The design identity of
Heriz rugs is built entirely on bold geometric principles. Where the great city weaving traditions of Tabriz, Kashan, and Isfahan render their designs in flowing curvilinear arabesques, Heriz weavers translate every design
element into angular, rectilinear forms that acknowledge the geometric grid of the woven structure. This honest geometric approach is not simplification but an independent visual tradition of considerable sophistication and
distinctive power.
Color in Heriz rugs is vivid, bold, and uncompromising. Brick red and terracotta - the characteristic ground colors of the finest Heriz rugs - are paired with deep navy borders and ivory secondary grounds to create compositions
of maximum chromatic impact. Natural dyes combined with the mineral properties of Heriz district water sources produce colors of exceptional depth and stability that age beautifully into increasing richness over the decades.
The construction of Heriz rugs is designed explicitly for durability. Woven using the Turkish symmetrical knot on cotton foundations with a generous, well-spun wool pile, these rugs withstand many decades of intensive use without
losing structure, pile height, or visual clarity. The construction philosophy prioritizes real-world durability - a pragmatic approach vindicated by the survival of many exceptional antique examples in near-perfect condition
after a century of use.
The visual relationship between a Heriz rug and architectural space is one of active engagement rather than passive decoration. The boldness of Heriz geometric design means these rugs hold their visual presence in large rooms
without overwhelming, making them particularly effective in spaces with strong architectural character and in contemporary settings where bold visual statements are valued.
Specifications
Original name: Heriz Rug.
Alternative name(s): Heris Rugs, Heriz Carpet, Serapi Rug.
Origin: Azerbaijan.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Medallion, Geometric.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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