Antique Heriz Area Rug - 9'4" x 11'6"

#5903

AGE & ORIGIN:
c. 1900
Persia

OVERVIEW:
An example of what we would call a ‘transitionary’ Heriz. The late 19th C. weavings of the Heriz area brought about some of the most elegant and sought after rugs, broadly known as ‘Serapi’. True Serapi rugs have a finer weave, typically display a more pastel color palette and, on average, utilize more negative space than later Heriz pieces.

There are Heriz rugs from around the turn of the century that are clearly utilizing design elements of the previous Serapi dynasty, one of which is this rug here. The construction and even color are undeniably classical Heriz. A chunkier handle and weave, more saturated, natural colors; yet the borders show shades of Serapi with a repeating, slightly uneven and stringier Herati-style medallions.

Bubblegum, navy and light camel fields with turquoise and sky blue accents; smattered amounts of wear rounding out the old-world feel of a truly magnificent Heriz.

CONDITION:
Some isolated wear, area of reweaving and minor end loss.

NOTES:

• Fringes have been secured.