Natural wool dues, the multi colors are amazingly beautiful, mostly like antique Serapi. Charming all over design with geometric motives. 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.
Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty. One of the most important figures in Tabriz rug making was the master weaver Haji Jalili and best known today for his incredible and unique approach to rug-making and his preference for distinctive color palettes and design elements. Haji Jalili is especially known for mixing lighter colors, such as pinks, golds and grays into the design of his rugs.
Beautiful 19th century carpet, woven in the Heriz regional style of Northwest Persia. This stunning rug features bold geometric designs, vibrant reds, deep blues, and ornate floral patterns. Serapi rugs are distinct from other Heriz pieces due to their finer knotting, large scale, and intricate patterns. The name "Serapi" is derived from the markets of Serab where they were sold, 30 miles away from where they were woven. If you are looking to collect antique rugs, decorate a living space, or buy a piece of fine art, this rug is a great value.
The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is well known for their rugs and weavings. They have been weaving rugs exported around the globe since the early 19th century.
Colorful and dramatic Kilims (kelims) were produced by both villagers and tribal nomads in Persia. Slit tapestry predominated among Azerbaijani, Shahsevan and Ghashghai weavers, while some Kurds and others in western Persia used interlocked tapestry. These all typically have clear coloring and bold patterns.
The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known to be of high quality. The pile is usually higher than the average Persian rug and therefore Sarouks are rather heavy and solid rugs, the wool being used is high quality durable wool. "Mohajeran" or "Mahajeran" is the name of a village West of Arak.
