Antique Heriz Persian Allover Geometric Brick Red Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1930 BB8198 10'0" × 11'9" $31,000

This antique Persian Heriz rug dating back to circa 1930 beautifully captures the essence of its mother-town craftsmanship. Its main field, filled with traditional tribal symbols, carries a bold medallion grid with palmettes, angular leaves and floral motifs. It is embraced by a multiple border where flowering meanders, herati pattern, medallions and angular vines are the main theme. The color palette consists of burgundy, dark blue, salmon pink, ivory-beige and olive green.

Heriz 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.

This rug is part of the esteemed Doris Leslie Blau collection, renowned for its curated selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.