Persian Heriz Wool Rug - 2.76 x 2.03 ConnoisseurHeriz 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 Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50 years, Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage
This carpet is from the city of Tabriz and is handmade
or formal space
It is from the city of Tabriz and is made form wool
in the northwest corner of Yazd Province
This beautiful carpet has a silk foundation and a curvilinear design with a beautiful central medallion and with 2 lanterns extending lengthways out from that centre
probably by the great mogul Akbar in 16th century which brought in Persian weavers together with skilled pattern artists mainly for producing carpets for his palace
Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors
Their looms are just not able to accommodate the larger sizes
The main border also contains magnificent boteh patterns together with an abundance of other floral motifs
The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness
This carpet is sold with the highest recommendation of Peter Faeghi and may be purchased with complete confidence
This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shape of the central medallions and the beautiful pink colours
