Persian Heriz

Persian HerizThe bold design of the Heriz rug originated with the Mongols, who invaded Iran in the 13th century. Without the use of any modern technology, these highly skilled, talented nomads wove stunning, high quality rugs that are famous for their earth tones and geometric patterns. Using the same design as Tabriz rugs, but the curvilinear pattern is instead features perpendicular, horizontal and diagonal lines. While, Tabriz rugs are classic and

patterns range from medallion to figural to Herati/Mahi to three-dimensional

which are knotted from high-quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts

including a refined palette of ivory

These carpets are exciting and unique

hand-woven pile rugs are characterized by an abstract design featuring open colour fields and playful geometry

the artisan’s individual methods and precise timing of the wash produce subtle nuances and variations in each rug

home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers

The wool is lustrous – handspun from local sheep and dyed naturally with vegetables and roots – and Shahsavan weavers use the Turkish knotting style

high quality rugs from Mashad

with vases as a popular motif

Vibrantly coloured with natural vegetable dyes

Those made later in the 16th and 17th century are compatible with Persian carpets