The central medallion on this rug consists of one large, stylized flower surrounded by a geometric border. The central field is red with shades of camel, light and dark blue, salmon, sage green and ivory. The field surrounding the central medallion is symetrical. The corners are also symetrical and are predominantly light blue. There is one thin border in camel with stylized floral pattern followed by a wide border in dark blue also with a stylized floral design. The final border is also thin and is red with a similar floral pattern as the other thin border. This rug is apprx 11'3" x 7'7", apprx 70 years old.
Heriz rugs are the most famous Persian Rug among the collector. The strongest characteristic of Heriz rugs and carpets is a large single medallion that has eight edges. The typical Heriz has a red field and a highly individual medallion. 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 Persian provenance. Carpets from the town's workshops are of better quality than those from the inaccessible mountain villages.
1,800/2,500 Sold $1,725.00
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