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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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We do love the old ones for their soft colors and lovely wool. This rare find antique Heriz is a true delight on so many levels, especially those butterflies! Rug No. 122325 Antique Persian Heriz rug with a stained glass petalform medallion in an outstanding palette of age softened naturally dyed colors. The overall impression is relaxed with well spaced stylized botanicals seeming to float on the pale blue corners and terracotta main ground. The twinkling border moves through tones of navy and royal blue. Accent colors are perfectly harmonious and complimentary in jade green, salmon, pistachio green, aqua, teal, walnut, lemon yellow, sand, chestnut, and cream. Size: 7'6"x11'7" Age: 1900-1920 Origin: Heriz, Northwest Persia Materials: Hand knotted hand spun wool pile on cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Good condition overall with low/flat pile and areas of even wear. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Kerman Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Generations of artisanal effort, skill, and tradition lie there on the floor before your fortunate eyes. Whether you appreciate the deep sources of a great rug’s majesty may not matter, but the accumulated energy to have it in your home is no small feat. When you think about all the work you’ve put in to selecting your window treatments, wall paint, upholstery fabric, lighting, etc…, why should the base for your decor be any different. The rug makes the room. This is not a cliche or a sales pitch. It is a foundational truth. If this sounds like a lecture, maybe it is, but don’t cheap out on your rugs. In the long run, you will be happy you chose quality and the sources that made it possible. In fact, it can well be a transformative experience! Rug No. 51332 Fine antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug with graceful intertwining floral motifs surrounding a glorious petalform mandala centerpiece. The rug is characterized by subtle colors, exceptional artwork, and soft glossy wool. The main colors are cream, wine red, navy blue, and aqua. Accents include peach, jade green, powder blue, walnut, and fawn. Size: 9'1"x12'6'' Age: 1890-1910 Origin: Kerman Lavar, Southeastern Persia Materials: Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Excellent condition overall with soft low pile over most of the rug with some areas lightly worn. Original ends and sides. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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We feel very fortunate to have found this rare Heriz rug and we think whoever buys it will feel the same. It is almost square at 9’3”x10’3” with a splendid palette of time softened jewel tones and a sparkling botanical style. Hand knotted from lustrous hand spun wool using only natural dyes. Dates to 1910-1920. If you’ve been searching for a square Heriz your magic carpet has arrived.

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Rug No. 111348 Antique Heriz Serapi rug with a bold and well spaced design of stylized botanical motifs on light rust, cream, and steel blue. Accent colors include pale blue, slate blue, apricot, pale celadon green, walnut, chestnut, and navy blue. The softly glowing time-burnished impression and dramatic artwork make a perfect statement piece for the modern eclectic home. Size: 10'5"x12'8" Age: 1920 Origin: Heriz, Northwest Persia Materials: Hand knotted handspun wool pile on a cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Good condition overall with low pile over most of the rug. A few scattered areas showing wear. Gorgeous patina from age. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug

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Sunday greetings! We have landed another very special vintage Heriz rug for your decorative pleasure. Available on our website, link in bio. Rug No. 104330 Vintage Persian Heriz rug with a stunning stained glass medallion in navy blue on a terracotta ground filled with shimmering geometric botanicals. The rug has an earthy pastel impression with tones of jade green, light gold, pale persimmon, ice blue, denim blue, teal green, sky blue, soft taupe, sage green, tan, and cream. This Heriz features soft lustrous hand spun wool and a dense, but supple, weave. Size: 8'2"x11'5" Age: 1940 Origin: Heriz, Northwest Persia Materials: Hand knotted hand spun wool pile on cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Excellent condition overall with soft lustrous pile over most of the rug. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Tehran Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Pure unadulterated sophisticated perfected elegance. Luxurious antique Persian Tehran rug with a rare finely drawn subtly colored floral pattern on a luminous navy blue ground. The mesmerizing repeating pattern of stylized blossoms and leafy vines shimmers in pastels of seafoam, butter yellow, soft crimson, pale pink, cerulean blue, celadon green, vanilla cream, and more. The velvety wool and dense pliable handle are what we expect at this connoisseur quality level. Size: 9'9"x12'10" Age: First half 20th century Origin: Tehran, North Central Persian Materials: Hand knotted lambs wool pile on cotton foundation. Condition: Excellent condition with medium height velvety pile throughout. There are a handful of tiny restorations in the border. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Now here is an antique Heriz with all the right stuff. And if you want a 20% discount code send me a message. Enjoy your Sunday wherever you are! Rug No. 112322 Antique Persian Heriz rug in a remarkable set of radiant colors and quintessential Heriz architecture. The emblematic medallion floats on a pure red ground with delightful corner spandrels in vivid French blue. Accent colors include navy blue, antique gold, sea green, pale pistachio green, powder blue, coral, cardinal red, dark brown, and cream. This one is just right. Size: 6'10"x10'7" Age: 1920-1930 Origin: Heriz, Northwest Persia Materials: Hand knotted hand spun wool pile on cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Good condition overall with low/flat pile and areas of wear. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Bakhtiari Persian Rug

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Juicy new acquisition just added to our website! It is amazingly beautiful! Rug No. 141313 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari tribal rug with a lovely geometric water garden design filled with stylized botanicals and dragon motifs. The rug is defined by its rich shimmering naturally dyed colors, lustrous wool, finely rendered artwork, and top quality weave. Many beautiful colors accent the charcoal tinged navy blue and juicy crimson: Jade green, rose, pewter, forest green, lemon yellow, black cherry, teal blue, buff, peach, marine blue, butter yellow, and more. A playfully refined and perfectly presented work of tribal art. Size: 7’7”x10’9” Age: 1940 or earlier Origin: Western Iran Materials: Hand knotted hand spun wool pile on wool and cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Perfect condition with even medium/low pile throughout. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Master of the Universe Rug No. 145338 Antique Persian Heriz rug with a quintessentially expressive botanical motif melding tribal and classical forms in perfect unison. The naturally dyed colors shine beautifully with a crimson main ground, water blue corners, navy blue border and medallion. The accent colors provide perfect tonal balance, like musical harmonies, and include apple green, butter yellow, coral, silver, evergreen, salmon, pistachio green, medium blue, and cream. This one is a Heriz lovers dream. Size: 9'3"x12'7" Age: 1920-1930 Origin: Heriz, Northwest Persia Materials: Hand knotted handspun wool pile on a cotton foundation. Natural dyes. Condition: Good condition overall with low pile over most of the rug. Shows some areas of light wear. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use.

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