Heriz rugs and carpets are the most famous Persian Rugs among collectors.
The majority of Heriz rugs and carpets have a large, single, eight-sided
medallion. I should also mention that you find some tribal patterns
that are made in surrounding villages such as Goravan. The quality of
Heriz rugs and carpets varies. Old antique Heriz carpets called Serapi
are very valuable and there are many buyers all around the world for
antique Serapi. Heriz rugs and carpets come in different sizes, but
the majority of them are mid-size (4 x 6 to 8 x 10 feet). You can also
find large rugs up to 15 x 24 feet.
Light red, brown and sky blue. Blue is used as
a contrasting and contour color. Newer carpets tent to be rather inharmoniously
colored. Brown, beige, and turquoise shades indicate older pieces. Soft
wool; thin, tight pile.Heriz rugs and carpets
have cotton warp; weft is either cotton or wool.
Weavers in Heriz use Turkish knots. The quality
of the carpet depends upon the number of knots, which varies, but averages
around 120 KPSI (30 RAJ). Heriz carpets
are the most attractive tribal pattern rug among western collectors.
The district and the town of Heriz (Harees) are
known as historical places in the eastern province of Azarbaijan. The
town of Heriz is one of the oldest and the most fertile areas of the
province. Important religious and historic places in the area i
Maneeq Grave The Town of Heriz and the surrounding villages are internationally
well-known for the good quality and very beautiful carpets produced
there. Heriz rugs and carpets are valued for their artistic quality
not only in Iran, but all around the world.
The small town of Heriz is the center of the weaving areas in Azerbaijan
and has given its name to one of the most important production centers.Carpets
from the town's workshops are of better quality than those from the
less accessible mountain villages.Heriz
red and a highly individual medallion are the main characteristics of
these popular carpets.Old and antique examples,
in various blue tones, are occasionally found in the trade and at auctions.
Brown, beige and turquoise shades indicate older pieces.Heriz
silk carpets are exceptionally finely knotted and are both rare and
very beautiful. The designs of old Heriz rugs differ radically from
those of new pieces.
H 2236 ) Persian Heriz form Azar-Baeejan 200 x 300 cm $
795.00 us
H 2328 ) Heriz carpet form Azar-Baeejan 143 x 83 cm $
260.00 us
H 2148 ) Persian Heriz rug form Azar-Baeejan 235 x 345 cm $
1, 303.00 us
