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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Barn Red, Semi Antique Vintage Persian Heriz, Geometric Center Medallion, Clean, Good Condition, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 439380
Exact Size: 8'0" x 11'4"
$2,765
$1,175
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Echo Gray, Heriz Design, Wool and Silk, Hi-lo Pile, Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug
SKU : 438735
Exact Size: 10'0" x 10'0"
$9,410
$3,999
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Maroon Red, Hand Knotted, Karajeh Design, Pure Wool, Round Oriental Rug
SKU : 438700
Exact Size: 9'10" x 9'10"
$7,929
$3,370
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Old Silver Gray, Karajeh Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug
SKU : 438685
Exact Size: 8'1" x 8'1"
$4,276
$1,817
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Braves Navy Blue, Antique Persian Heriz, All Over Design, Full Pile, Clean and Soft, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 439260
Exact Size: 9'8" x 12'0"
$15,882
$6,750
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Persian Red, Antique Persian Karajeh, All Over Repetitive Geometric Medallions, Full Pile, Soft and Professionally Cleaned, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 439215
Exact Size: 8'0" x 10'7"
$9,353
$3,975
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English Red, Plush and Lush Soft Pile, Soft Heriz Revival Wool Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 451015
Exact Size: 2'6" x 17'11"
$2,583
$1,098
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Cordovan Red and Cloud Gray, Natural Dyes, Organic Wool, Soft and Vibrant Pile, Heriz Revival, Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
SKU : 450690
Exact Size: 2'7" x 14'0"
$2,086
$887
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Prune Red, Push and Lush, Heriz Revival Hand Knotted, All Wool, Natural Dyes, Soft Pile Oriental XL Runner Rug
SKU : 450715
Exact Size: 2'6" x 19'8"
$2,836
$1,205
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