This vintage Persian Heriz rug from the second quarter of the 20th century showcases a vibrant brick-red field anchoring the composition, with a large central medallion in rich blue tones beautifully framed by spandrels in ivory, red, and elegant French blue. The deep navy blue border provides a strong visual frame, detailed with intricate motifs in complementary hues of pink, blue, red, cream, and brown. Woven with high-quality wool and naturally dyed vegetable-based pigments, the rug exhibits a subtle abrash — organic shifts in tone that create visual depth and a soft, time-worn patina. In excellent condition.
Heriz rugs, woven in the village of Heriz and surrounding towns of the Azerbaijan region in Northwest Persia, are among the most recognized and beloved antique Persian carpets in the world. Distinguished by their bold geometric medallions, their warm brick-red and ivory palettes, and the exceptional durability of their double-wefted construction, Heriz rugs have furnished the grand rooms of Europe and America since the late 19th century. The finest early examples — particularly those designated Serapi, woven in the 19th century villages north of Heriz — are among the most actively collected antique rugs in the world today.
Dimensions: 8' 1" x 10' 9"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Heriz region)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
