PERSIAN SILK HERIZ RUG

Object Description

A fine late 19th century Silk Heriz Rug 

Hand knotted in silk

Object Literature

Heriz carpets and rugs from the Heriz region in northern Persia are often influenced by the geometric designs of the caucasian weavings. The woollen carpets and rugs are often quite coarsely woven in distinct contrast to the superb quality of those woven in pure silk.

Object Condition

In excellent condition

Object Details