Persian Heriz Vintage- 3.18x2.43 Rug classic

Persian Heriz Vintage- 3.18x2.43 Rug classicHeriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan 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. The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran, not far from the greater city of Tabriz. In the city and its surroundings carpets are manufactured with a pattern that is

It is an overall pattern carpet with what appear to be column like forms running down the length of the field

Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design

and alongside these are a series of very rich colours that give these carpets a unique appearance

bold character

craftsmanship and materials

The colours and shapes are magnificent

It is a central medallion rug with floral motifs and patterns that are intricate and  the quality of craftsmanship and design are of the highest standard

Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions

Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision

This area includes many famous names of Persian carpets