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Antique Heriz Rug
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Antique Heriz Rug

19th century
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This antique Heriz rug has the most sublime natural colours! Woven around 140 years ago the pale blues are faded and exquisite, the gentle reds and gold tones are fabulous too.  The drawing and symmetry is lovely and the border design is a classical turtle pattern.  A rare ancient antique rug with some much beauty! The four ivory corner spandrels are really beautiful with amazing greens and blues, they sit wonderfully in proportion with central medallion.

The border design is often known as the so-called "turtle" pattern, which has probably been derived from the interlacing arabesques that appeared in rugs at least as early as the beginning of the 15th Century.  The rosette and attendant leaves between adjacent “turtles” show the other ancient 'Herati' pattern. Which has been stylised from two fish swimming around a water-lily over the centuries.

A wonderful antique rug, full of character and depth of colour.  Purchased from a private collector, used on the floor for many many years but very much loved and looked after.  It is ready to be used again for another 100 years.  The wool pile is medium high and there has been restoration to both fringes at either end, done incredibly well by professional restorers.

Please request a home visit below to arrange a convenient day and time for us to visit you with this special antique Heriz rug.  We have over 30 years experience helping customers and interior designers find the ideal carpet or rug, we would love to help you soon too.

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Heriz Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1050729
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11121
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
This antique Heriz rug has the most sublime natural colours! Woven around 140 years ago the pale blues are faded and exquisite, the gentle reds and gold tones are fabulous too.  The drawing and symmetry is lovely and the border design is a classical turtle pattern.
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  A rare ancient antique rug with some much beauty! The four ivory corner spandrels are really beautiful with amazing greens and blues, they sit wonderfully in proportion with central medallion.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Heriz wool carpet featuring a large central geometric medallion in navy blue and terracotta with multi-tiered patterned borders.
fig 1. Antique Heriz Rug

The border design is often known as the so-called "turtle" pattern, which has probably been derived from the interlacing arabesques that appeared in rugs at least as early as the beginning of the 15th Century.  The rosette and attendant leaves between adjacent “turtles” show the other ancient 'Herati' pattern. Which has been stylised from two fish swimming around a water-lily over the centuries.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Persian Heriz wool carpet featuring a large central geometric medallion in navy blue and terracotta with multi-tiered patterned borders.
fig 2. Antique Heriz Rug

A wonderful antique rug, full of character and depth of colour.  Purchased from a private collector, used on the floor for many many years but very much loved and looked after.  It is ready to be used again for another 100 years.  The wool pile is medium high and there has been restoration to both fringes at either end, done incredibly well by professional restorers.

fig 3. An antique hand-knotted Persian Heriz wool carpet featuring a large central geometric medallion in navy blue and terracotta with multi-tiered patterned borders.
fig 3. Antique Heriz Rug

Please request a home visit below to arrange a convenient day and time for us to visit you with this special antique Heriz rug.  We have over 30 years experience helping customers and interior designers find the ideal carpet or rug, we would love to help you soon too.

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Heriz Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1050729
Dealers Internal Ref
11121
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Originating from Northwest Iran, Heriz rugs are renowned for their bold, geometric designs and prominent central medallion compositions. Woven in the villages surrounding Mount Sabalan, these carpets traditionally feature stylised floral motifs rendered in rich terracotta, navy blue, and soft green tones.

Traditional Heriz carpets are hand-knotted using durable hand-spun wool pile woven onto a heavy cotton warp and weft foundation. The local water in the Heriz region contains traces of copper, which historically contributed to the resilience and rich colour saturation of the wool dyes.

Authentic Heriz rugs feature Turkish asymmetrical knots, a coarse to medium knot density, and a thick, resilient wool pile. They are distinguished by strong, angular geometric interpretations of classic floral patterns rather than smooth curvilinear lines.

A Heriz carpet serves as a grounding focal point in living rooms, dining spaces, or study areas, pairing effectively with polished mahogany or contrasting contemporary minimalist furniture. The saturated tones and structured geometric patterns add depth and visual balance across various design schemes.

Regular vacuuming without a rotating brush head removes surface dust, while periodic rotation prevents uneven wear from foot traffic and sunlight. Blot liquid spills immediately with a clean dry cloth and consult specialist rug restorers for deep cleaning rather than using domestic chemicals.
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