Rare Antique Heriz Carpet

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A rare all over design small size antique Heriz carpet, woven in the late 19th century and in lovely original condition. Finding these small size carpets from the Heriz region are increasingly difficult, as this was a size rarely woven and they are always sought after. Wonderful rich colours using varying tomato reds, brick reds, soft blues and greens. Over 120 years the dyes oxidise and change differently from one and another, hence you see this unique characteristic of dye change in antique pieces, and subtle changes of reds in the main background.

A rare all over field design too, consisting of the famous early 'Harshang' design, often known as the Crab design too, less obvious in the Harshang format, a more abstract version of a Crab in our opinion. The Crab design is more-often seen in Caucasian rugs from Azerbaijan and in particular the main border.

In very good order, a wonderful soft wool pile throughout and no losses to the borders at either end, a beautiful decorative antique carpet full of charm and warmth.

Organise a home visit or showroom visit to see this stunning piece up close, we look forward to helping you soon

Physical Dimensions

Height

336cm (132.28")

Width

266cm (104.72")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1180925

Dealers Internal Reference

11996

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

A rare all over design small size antique Heriz carpet, woven in the late 19th century and in lovely original condition.

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Finding these small size carpets from the Heriz region are increasingly difficult, as this was a size rarely woven and they are always sought after.

Farnham Antique Carpets

Wonderful rich colours using varying tomato reds, brick reds, soft blues and greens. Over 120 years the dyes oxidise and change differently from one and another, hence you see this unique characteristic of dye change in antique pieces, and subtle changes of reds in the main background.

fig 1. Rare Antique Heriz carpet — fig 1. Rare Antique Heriz Carpet

A rare all over field design too, consisting of the famous early 'Harshang' design, often known as the Crab design too, less obvious in the Harshang format, a more abstract version of a Crab in our opinion. The Crab design is more-often seen in Caucasian rugs from Azerbaijan and in particular the main border.

fig 2. Rare Antique Heriz carpet — fig 2. Rare Antique Heriz Carpet

In very good order, a wonderful soft wool pile throughout and no losses to the borders at either end, a beautiful decorative antique carpet full of charm and warmth.

Organise a home visit or showroom visit to see this stunning piece up close, we look forward to helping you soon