Semi Antique Persian Iran Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug Carpet 11' x 13'

Description

A very large and impressive semi antique Persian Iran Heriz area rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring a geometric and floral design with central stacked medallions. Reds, blues, pinks, green / tan / brown, beige.

Heriz rugs are Azerbaijani rugs from the area of Heris in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. 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 carpets 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. The Heris Carpet is the only carpet in the world where stories of the Old times are woven.

Heriz rug weavers often make them in geometric, bold patterns with a large medallion dominating the field. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory.

Condition

Good vintage condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, fading, staining.

Dimensions

132 x 160