Stock No: 15255

A large Heriz carpet with bold geometric design from the Heris region in east Azerbaijan in northwest Persia now Iran. The villagers of the region continue to weave carpets following traditional patterns often from memory the design having been handed down from generation to generation and usually featuring a geometric pattern with large central medallions. They are both durable and hard wearing and it is said that they incorporate woven images relating to old folk tales.
Persian, circa 1950.

Link to: Carpets and rugs