Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Carpet

ANTIQUE handmade northwest PERSIAN HERIZ carpet. Circa date: 1920. With traditional geometric and medallion design. Made of natural dyed wool. A charming multi color background antique Persian Heriz carpet it has a range of outstanding colors. A great painting is measure by beauty of its colors and the same statement goes for this rug. 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 and Europe.