Antique Heriz Carpet, Persian

1900 - 1920

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

An early 20th century antique Heriz carpet with glorious colours and in excellent condition. A variety of blues and soft reds with hints of greens and the ivory corners make for a wonderful palette of colours. Natural dyes from antique Persian carpets of this period mellow beautifully and makes them easy to place in a contemporary or traditional room setting.

Condition wise it is very good and has a medium high soft wool pile, very minimal wear at all, both the ends are original and intact. A very durable and decorative carpet ready to be used for another 100 years.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment. Please request home visit service to view this antique Heriz carpet in your own home on a convenient day.

Heriz carpets have always been regarded as beautiful, tough objects of decoration, made in the north-west of Persia these handwoven works of art always have variations from one piece to another. Some draw influences from further north into the Caucasus and vivid colours like this particular carpet. A decorative yet practical carpet which has been used for over 100 years and stood the test of time.

Physical Dimensions

Height

350cm (137.80")

Width

275cm (108.27")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA595379

Dealers Internal Reference

8187

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

An early 20th century antique Heriz carpet with glorious colours and in excellent condition.

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A variety of blues and soft reds with hints of greens and the ivory corners make for a wonderful palette of colours.

Farnham Antique Carpets

Natural dyes from antique Persian carpets of this period mellow beautifully and makes them easy to place in a contemporary or traditional room setting.

fig 1. Antique Heriz carpet, Persian — fig 1. Antique Heriz Carpet, Persian

Condition wise it is very good and has a medium high soft wool pile, very minimal wear at all, both the ends are original and intact. A very durable and decorative carpet ready to be used for another 100 years.

fig 2. Antique Heriz carpet, Persian — fig 2. Antique Heriz Carpet, Persian

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment. Please request home visit service to view this antique Heriz carpet in your own home on a convenient day.

fig 3. Antique Heriz carpet, Persian — fig 3. Antique Heriz Carpet, Persian

Heriz carpets have always been regarded as beautiful, tough objects of decoration, made in the north-west of Persia these handwoven works of art always have variations from one piece to another. Some draw influences from further north into the Caucasus and vivid colours like this particular carpet. A decorative yet practical carpet which has been used for over 100 years and stood the test of time.