Antique Heriz Rugs - Originating in Northwest Persia and the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan, antique Heriz rugs include regional patterns created in several dozen towns and villages in the area. These Azeri-Turkish groups from the Caucasus were pushed south by invading Russian and Soviet forces, and the area was subject to turbulent political influences that continued through the 20th century. Turkic nomads have produced fine carpets for export and resale since the 1700s, and antique Heriz rugs continue to enjoy great popularity in Europe and the U.S. The Heriz moniker is applied to regional rugs originating in Ahar, Gorevan and several other prominent villages. This has lead to some confusion about these trade terms.
The city of Heriz is located roughly 60 miles from the legendary carpet-producing city of Tabriz. Although they are closely related in some respects, their styles remain distinct. Antique Heriz rugs are known for their thick, strong and durable structure. Unlike many areas of Persia, rugs from Heriz are made with the symmetric Turkish or Ghiordes knot, which is attached to a specially woven foundation that includes a thick cotton warp and weft. The structure is only one factor that contributes to the durability and stability of antique rugs from Heriz. Tucked into the foothills surrounding the historically active volcano Mount Sabalan, Heriz sits on top of rich mineral reserves and some of the largest copper deposits in the world. Pastoral nomads known as the Shahsavan migrated across the area moving closer to Mount Sabalan in the summer and further away during the harsh winters. The result is extremely durable wool containing trace amounts of copper that act as a natural mordant and dye fixative.
Since the early 19th century, Heriz has been producing European-sized carpets that define the angular northwest Persian style. These classically colored carpets often feature a traditional pairing of crimson red and clear Persian blue, which are combined with varied neutrals. Antique Heriz rugs often feature dense allover patterns and angular octofoil medallions surrounded by rectilinear vinescrolls decorated with a rich variety of contrasting colors.
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13 Rugs Found in Heriz Rug
This magnificent antique silk Heriz has an allover pattern of split calyx arabesques.
At the center of the rich red field a cruciform medallion in blue-black and ivory floats freely with a lavish interior embellishment of sinuous vines. Undulating blue-green cornerpieces fill out the field with elaborate arabesque detail.
Angular vinescrolls featuring branching floral sprays and softly oxidized colors decorate the luxurious brick red field of this antique Persian rug from Heriz.
This sumptuously elegant antique Serapi carpet from Persia has an allover Mina Khani pattern surrounding a small central quatrefoil medallion.
This Serapi carpet is an excellent example of the Heriz medallion and the locally-preferred color scheme, including coppery reds and the classic Persian blue.
This splendid antique Serapi has an allover floral pattern of classical Persian inspiration.
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Sale: - $7,500.00
- £4,743.00
- €5,873.25
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Featuring an elegant all-over pattern over a subtle ivory field, this classic Heriz carpet incorporates strong geometric patterns in a highly decorative format.
Antique Heriz carpets in a runner format like this one are unusual.
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Sale: - $6,000.00
- £3,794.40
- €4,698.60
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The trademark of Heriz/Serapi is often with an indigo central pendant on a tomato-red ground.
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Sale: - $5,000.00
- £3,162.00
- €3,915.50
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This Heriz-Serapi carpet features intense geometric designs, exceptional earth-toned colors and unique variations on traditional designs.
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