Great size with gorgeous colors and good quality and condition.
Antique Persian Heriz rug, Persia, circa 1920. This remarkable and artistic antique rug, showcases an ornate, multicolored central design. At the heart of the antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug, a many-petaled flower is surrounded by a 12-pointed stellar shape in light and dark blue. Angular stylized flowers stud the navy form and are echoed across the red medallion that encases it. Four ornaments decorate the corners of the medallion, and floral adornments nestle within each tip.
Beautiful combination of the tan color border and the red multi field colors with a spectacular design.
Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan in Northwest Iran, Northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in United States. This particular runner has a super quality and condition.
Natural wool dues, the multi-colors are amazingly beautiful, mostly like antique Serapi. Charming all-over design with central medallion. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in Northwest Iran, Northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in United States and Europe.
Remarkable fine antique Persian Senneh Malayer galley size carpet, circa 1900 in excellent condition.
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design. In addition to a broad range of design and color, these rugs were designed technically to enhance the artistry of the woven design.
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wool and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and the woven with Ghiordies knots and all double knotted, their design is feature intricate motifs of vines and leaves and typically based on geometric motifs. Measures: 2'8" x 3'4".
Quba rugs and carpets are named for a town that is located within the Daghestan region of Caucasus not far from the Caspian Sea; therefore, making Kubas a subdivision of Caucasian carpets. Kuba is at once a city and an area that was formerly a Khanate of Azerbaijan. Within the Kuba genre itself, there exist many subdivisions including: Alpan-Kuba, Karagashli, Konaghend, Chi Chi, Perepedil, Seychour and Zejwa.
The Caucasus is bounded by the rugged mountains and lush valleys of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. This cultural melting pot was populated by Armenian dyers and weavers, Azeri Turks, groups from the Northern Caucasus and minorities from the surrounding areas. The Kazak rugs of the Caucasus are distinctive and individual. Geometric people and animals, symbolic motifs, dramatic medallions, crenelated fence borders, angular cloud-bands and graphic latch.
Made in south-eastern Caucasus, bordering on north-western Iran.
This rug foundation and pile both are wool.
The design is significantly unique, specially the black border and the center medallion, therefore it is unique and important rug from every aspect.
