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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Bayern Blue Overdyed with Touches of Navy, Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, Distressed, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101865
Exact Size: 9'4" x 12'9"
$5,319
$2,261
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Hunter Green, Overdyed Peshawar with Heriz Design, Hand Knotted, Distressed, Zero Pile, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101855
Exact Size: 7'9" x 9'8"
$3,348
$1,423
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Honey Brown, Overdyed Peshawar with Heriz Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Distressed, Zero Pile, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101850
Exact Size: 7'7" x 9'7"
$3,248
$1,381
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Beaver Brown with Touches of Gold, Hand Knotted, Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101775
Exact Size: 2'6" x 7'10"
$1,543
$656
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Nickel Gray, Aryana Collection, Afghan Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101765
Exact Size: 3'1" x 4'9"
$1,154
$490
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Cedar Brown with Touches of Gold, Peshawar Heriz All Over Design, Vegetable Dyes, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101750
Exact Size: 8'1" x 9'7"
$6,105
$2,595
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Chiffon White, Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, High Mountain Wool, Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug
SKU : 101715
Exact Size: 5'10" x 5'11"
$2,720
$1,156
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Pristine White, Peshawar Serapi Heriz All Over Design, Vegetable Dyes, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
SKU : 100885
Exact Size: 7'11" x 10'0"
$6,239
$2,652
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Chiffon White, Washed Out Serapi Heriz, High Mountain Ghazni Wool, Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Oversized, Oriental Rug
SKU : 100775
Exact Size: 11'5" x 15'9"
$16,194
$6,882
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