Antique Heriz Carpet 350x261cm

A Jewel of Northwest Persia: The Monumental Antique Heriz

In the pantheon of decorative antique rugs, Heriz carpets occupy a legendary status. Celebrated for their monumental scale and rugged geometric grace, they are the first choice for grand dining rooms, libraries, and great rooms. This impressive antique specimen is a particularly spectacular find, boasting a vivid, beautiful shade of red ground that catches the light and causes the entire composition to shine like a jewel.

A Symphony of Architectural Geometry & Saturated Color

• The Imposing Central Medallion: The heart of the carpet features a large, iconic Heriz medallion. This bold, angular centerpiece defines the room, grounding your furniture layout with a powerful sense of symmetry and history.

• The Radiant Field & Spandrels: Winding out from the medallion are crisp, stylized leaves and branches that dance across the brilliant red field. The corners are lifted by a stunning, unexpected combination of cream, pink, and mustard spandrels, a sophisticated palette that gives the rug its luminous, jewel-like quality.

• The Deep Indigo Frame: The fiery field is perfectly contained by a lovely blue border, meticulously detailed with stylized leaves, flower heads, and charming small blossoms dotted all around, adding a final layer of intricate artistry.

Authentic Antique Patina

This carpet features an even low pile, a beautiful and honest indicator of its rich history and authentic age. Far from being a flaw, this low profile gives the rug a highly sought-after “lived-in” elegance and a crisp, flat handle. Woven with the resilient, copper-rich wool unique to the Mount Sabalan region, this Heriz has gracefully weathered the decades and remains structurally robust, ready for the next century of use.

• Origin: Heriz, Northwest Iran

• Design: Architectural Geometric Medallion and Spandrel

• Palette: Vivid Jewel Red, Indigo Blue, Cream, Soft Pink, and Mustard Yellow

• Pile: Even, Low Antique Profile

• Era: Antique (Late 19th / Early 20th Century)