Heriz Persian Carpet

Heriz rugs are persian rugs from the area of heris east azerbaijan in northwest iran northeast of tabriz.

Heriz persian carpet.

19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in united states and europe. The village of heriz is located just east of tabriz in the persian occupied part of azerbaijan. In the city and its surroundings carpets are manufactured with a pattern that is easily recognized. Heriz heris rugs are usually somewhat larger and robust and of high resistance.

See more ideas about persian carpet carpet wall carpet. Blue and ivory are normally added to increase contrast. The most common colors are brownish red light and dark pink light and dark blue greens yellows and ivory. A handmade carpet from the heriz area in azerbadjan in northwest of iran.

They are made from high quality wool making them hardwearing and ideal for public areas and dining areas which are subject to a higher degree of wear. The reason for this is the pile made of high quality wool yarn which is knotted on cotton warp. These rugs from northwestern iran are more suitable for. Heriz carpets are mostly distinguished by their rectilinear designs a departure from the traditional arabesques and scrolls typical of persian manufactory.

Apr 5 2020 explore carpet design drawing abc s board persian carpet heriz on pinterest. Heriz persian carpets often come in large sizes. In the center there is a large right angled medallion with large marked corner sections. The city of heriz is situated in the northwest of iran not far from the greater city of tabriz.

Since the heriz region is not too far from the caucasus many heriz carpets have similar colors and drawings to caucasian rugs. These oriental carpets are hand knotted in north eastern iran and often feature large slightly geometric central medallions. Heriz gallery checkout account checkout page cart shop contact page contact us home brittany pallotta 2020 10 01t08 56 54 00 00 spread the love welcome to the best carpet shop in fourways. In constant increasing demand for the past decade the finer old pieces have become scarce and have risen significantly in value and esteem.