This exceptional early 20th century oversized Persian Heriz rug, woven in the Azerbaijan region of Northwest Persia, displays a luminous palette that has matured over generations of use into rich, harmonious color transitions impossible to replicate with synthetic dyes. A striking geometric composition unfolds across an expansive ivory field, allowing vibrant tones of emerald green, vivid red, soft pink, golden yellow, and layered dark and light blues to emerge with exceptional clarity and balance.
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: 10' 6" x 18' 6"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: NW Persia (Heriz region)
Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
