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This Heriz rug was handwoven in Northwest Iran during the middle of the 20th century. This classic Heriz features a geometric central medallion on a faded red ground. The four ivory cornices brighten the composition and the aubergine border adds something a little different . In good condition, with visible wear throughout which gives the rug an edgy feel.

Mid Century Heriz - 9'3 x 12'

Heriz rug handwoven in Northwest Iran. Features a geometric central medallion and rich saturated tones . A brick-red field is complemented by the deep navy, french blue, yellow, and coral tones with brown and ivory accents. The four french blue cornices invigorate the rug and a wonderful undulating abrash adds layers to the composition. It is framed by a navy main border of polychrome palmettes. In a desirable size that is more squarish than usual.

Squarish Heriz - 7'2 x 9'

This Heriz rug was handwoven in Northwest Iran during the early 20th century. It features a well balanced and graphic all over design in green, teal, brick, beige, gold and coral on a dark navy ground. distinctive blue to great visual effect. As most Heriz rugs come in large room sizes, this is a hard to find format. The addition of the less common all over pattern and rare blue ground

Rare Small Blue Heriz - 4'9 x 6'3

This Heriz rug was handwoven in Northwest Iran during the second quarter of the 20th century. It features an allover design of geometric palmettes and large serrated leaves in blues, green, coral, gold, black and ivory on an undulating brick ground. All over designs are less common on Heriz rugs which most often feature large central medallions. The main border is composed of a rosette and outstretched arm palmette border on a surmah ground.

All-Over Pattern Heriz - 7'3 x 10'3

Large Antique Serapi featuring the classic Heriz layout with a graphic geometric central medallion. The wonderful and unexpected use of multiple green tones in the medallion as well as the sensational border set this piece apart. The green tones work perfectly in conjunction with the soft brick, coral, blues, coral, and ivory. The contrasting ivory cornices lighten the composition and add visual interest.

Antique Green Serapi - 11'4 x 14'9

Vintage blue Karaja runner featuring a pattern of alternating geometric shapes and hooked lozenges on a rare and enticing blue ground. Maybe one out of a hundred of this type utilize a blue ground and the blue and ivory are combined to spectacular effect. Green, gold, and pink add additional accents. In a rare narrow and short runner format.

Vintage Karaja Runner - 2’3 x 6’3

Vintage Nw Karaja small runner featuring a pattern of alternating geometric shapes and hooked lozenges on a soft red ground. Blues, green, purple, gold, pink, and ivory provide a well-balanced palette. In a rare narrow and short runner format.

Vintage Karaja Runner - 2’2 x 6’5

$650.00 Sold out

Vintage Persian small Karaja runner featuring a pattern of alternating geometric shapes and hooked lozenges on a brownish-red ground. The ivory-hooked lozenges have a little more of an extra curl here giving it some distinct personality. Blues, purple, charcoal, gold, pink, and ivory complete the palette. In a rare narrow and short runner format.

Vintage Karaja Runner - 2’ x 6’2

$650.00 Sold out

Vintage small Karaja runner featuring a pattern of alternating geometric shapes and hooked lozenges on a red ground. Blues, green, charcoal, gold, pink, and ivory provide a well-balanced palette. In a rare narrow and short runner format.

Vintage Karaja Runner - 2’1 x 6’5

$650.00 Sold out

Vintage Karaja runner featuring a pattern of alternating geometric shapes and hooked lozenges on a rich red ground. Indigo blues, charcoal, gold, pink, and ivory provide a well-balanced palette. In a desirable narrow format of only ~2' wide format

Vintage Karaja Runner - 2’1 x 10’2

19th century Persian Heriz Serapi large rug featuring the classic Heriz layout with a graphic geometric central medallion. The rich lacquer red in the field and the border contrast perfectly with the brilliant blue which shifts from cobalt to an icy blue like tropical waters shifting in depth. The central medallion showcases both blue as well both ivory and soft camel adding depth and nuance to the traditionally heavier focal point to mesmerizing effect.

Exceptional Antique Serapi Rug - 10’ x 12’2

$16,500.00 Sold out

small antique NW Persian Karadja rug featuring a geometric triple medallion design characteristic of the type in blue, pink, yellow, and red with ivory and brown accents. It is framed by a bright ivory main border and flanked by a red outer border and a blue inner border.

Worn Karaja Rug - 2’10 x 4’2

Heriz style rug featuring classic Heriz patterning but with the less rounded central medallion often associated with Armenian woven Herizs. A wide but soft-spoken palette that is well-balanced plays off of contrast. The main border is composed of blossoming palmettes on thick and visually interesting meandering vines that lend drama to the rug. It utilizes high-quality Ghazni wool and natural dyes making a hard-wearing new production piece that properly honors old techniques and craftsmanship.

Contemporary Afghan Heriz - 5’2 x 7’10

NW Persian Heriz rug featuring a geometric central medallion on rich saturated tones and meaty wool. A brick-red field is complemented by the deep navy, powder blue, yellow, and coral tones with brown and ivory accents. The four powder cornices invigorate the rug and a wonderful undulating abrash adds layers to the composition. It is framed by a main border of alternating palmettes. In a difficult-to-find combo of 7.5' width to 11.5' length.

Antique Heriz Rug - 7’7 x 11’5

$6,500.00 Sold out

Antique roomsize Heriz rug featuring a geometric central medallion on a madder red ground. The design of the more boxy medallion throughout completely changes the composition giving this piece a unique feel. Soft pinks and gold work well with jewel-toned blues and greens that really sing. Framed by a main border of rosettes and serrated leaves, the border pattern breaks near the bottom edge on both sides where the weaver filled the space with various small rosettes like a patch of wildflowers.

Boxy Heriz Rug - 7’5 x 10’8

NW Persian Karadja runner featuring a pattern of alternating geometric shapes and hooked lozenges on a rich red ground. Indigo blues, sage green, gold, ivory, and caramel provide a well-balanced palette a give the runner a professorial air.

Meaty Karaja Runner - 2’10 x 10’9

Antique NW Persian Heriz rug featuring a geometric central medallion on a madder red ground. The four cornices mirror the design of the medallion in a different color combination. Dark navy, turquoise, gold, pink, ivory, and two distinctive greens round out the palette. The main border is composed of blossoming palmettes on thick and visually interesting meandering vines. The main border is flanked by minor borders that feature complementary floral meanders.

Worn Heriz Rug - 9’ x 12’2

$2,750.00 Sold out

NW Persian Heriz rug featuring a geometric central medallion on a dark red field with complementary light and dark blues, golden camels, and golds. An alternating palmette main border frames a prominent central medallion and four ivory ground cornices. As most Heriz rugs come in large room sizes, this is a harder-to-find size. A good rug for high-traffic areas.

Petite Heriz Rug - 4'6 x 6'4

$1,100.00 Sold out

Small NW Persian Karaja rug featuring a geometric triple medallion design characteristic of the type in jewel-toned blues and greens on a rich red field. The rich red field is embellished with bright, eye-catching blues. It is framed by a navy main border flanked by a crisp ivory outer border and turquoise inner border.

Karaja Rug - 3'3 x 4'1

NW Persiannn Heriz rug featuring the class Heriz design of a graphic geometric central medallion. The navy medallion is flanked by two lovely teardrop medallions on a brickfield and surrounded by four ivory cornices. The cornices flow into one other on the top and bottom giving the field an elegant almond shape. Appealing touches of jade, coral, wheat, and indigo build interest and elevate the composition.

Large Heriz Rug - 9'9 x 13'

Antique NW Persian Heriz rug featuring a graphic all-over design of geometric rosettes and sawtoothed serrated leaves in blues, reds, yellow and soft pink on a rare ivory ground. Although the design is all-over as opposed to the classic Heriz central-medallion motif, the compelling leaves draw the eyes to the center. The main border is composed of a reciprocating palmette design showcasing various well-executed blue tones that frame the ivory field perfectly.

Ivory Heriz Rug - 8' x 10'8

$3,950.00 Sold out

Antique NW Persian Karadja small pile weaving featuring a medallion that strongly resembles a face, it is perfect as a small wall hanging or bedside rug. Has strong indigo blues, soft oranges, and soothing ivory colors.

Small Karaja Weaving - 1'5 x 1'7