Hand-knotted Heriz rugs are Persian rugs that originate in Heris and surrounding villages and areas of East Azerbayjan province in Iran (former Persia). Historically the region's sheep drank from water sources steeped in copper deposits (a trace element essential to a sheep's ability to produce good wool) which weavers credit as a reason for the quality of their rugs. Motifs include angular, stylized palmettes and central medallions; a rich color scheme is another characteristic of a Heriz rug.
From the late 19th century, Heriz rugs were woven for export to the west. Traders often grouped all rugs from the region as Heriz including Gorevan (geometric weaves with longer pile and squared central medallions) and Bakshaish (abstracted and geometric adaptations of tribal and traditional Persian motifs). Although only sixty miles from the renowned carpet city of Tabriz, the rugs made in Heris differ in design and technique.
Heris and Sarab city are both located in Sarab county. Metropolitan Sarab was far larger and wealthier than Heris which may account for the high quality of Serapi rugs, which are similar in design to Heriz rugs but with less obvious color contrasts and a finer weave. A clear sky blue is often found in Heriz and Serapi rugs. Experts say both types of rugs were often woven in the same workshops thus eliminating the need for two separate categories. Nevertheless, in the US Serapi is usually the term used for the top quality antique, finely-woven Heriz rugs.
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Caliente Red, Denser Weave, Vegetable Dyes, Extra Soft Wool Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation, Hand Knotted Plush and Lush Soft Pile, Oriental Square Rug
SKU : 453370
Exact Size: 8'1" x 8'4"
$6,935
$2,948
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Dress Blue With Smoke Gray, Broken and Erased Persian Heriz All Over Design, Soft Color Palette, Hand Knotted Organic Wool, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug
SKU : 424525
Exact Size: 8'10" x 11'10"
$10,002
$4,251
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Memory Book Blue With Graytint, Broken Persian Heriz Erased With All Over Design, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted Densely Woven, Oriental Rug
SKU : 424655
Exact Size: 2'11" x 5'0"
$1,382
$587
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Chili Red, Antique Persian Heriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Full Pile, Mint Condition, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental Rug
SKU : 390435
Exact Size: 8'7" x 12'2"
$11,176
$4,750
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Memorybook Blue With Nardo Gray, Densely Woven Hand Knotted, Broken and Erased Persian All Over Heriz Design with Soft Color Pallet, Soft and Velvety Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 424580
Exact Size: 5'11" x 8'9"
$4,908
$2,086
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Blueberry Muffin Blue and Heavenly Gray, Broken Persian Heriz Erased With All Over Pattern, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 424575
Exact Size: 8'10" x 11'11"
$9,979
$4,241
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Lulworth Blue and Glacier Gray, Hand Knotted Organic Wool, Densely Woven, Broken and Erased Persian Heriz All Over Design with Soft Color Pallet, Oriental Rug
SKU : 424570
Exact Size: 4'0" x 5'10"
$2,243
$953
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Rock Ridge Gray and Pepper White, Hand Knotted 100% Wool, Karajeh Design with Tribal Medallions, Vegetable Dyes Oriental Square Rug
SKU : 424670
Exact Size: 10'0" x 10'1"
$7,849
$3,336
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London Fog Gray, Soft Pile, Hand Knotted Natural Dyes, Velvety Wool, Karajeh and Geometric Design, Oriental Round Rug
SKU : 424560
Exact Size: 5'0" x 5'0"
$1,946
$827
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