The brilliant rust field bears a central Ray of Life and many highly abstracted floral shapes in this fascinating antique Heriz rug. Four flower blossoms cluster at different points along the mid-lines, separated by riyu symbols in the shape of arrows. The patterns carry blue, pink and white colors. A broad navy border presents scrolled geometric shapes. Three separate, narrow guard borders frame the border, each carrying a geometric pattern. Heriz is a community in Northwestern Iran famed for producing extremely long lasting carpet and rugs, items that often pass down from one generation to another during many years. These antique rugs possess a coarse, durable consistency. The type of rugs made in Heriz are also sometimes produced in other places, including Bakhshaish and Gorevan. The highest grade of rug from the Heriz area is the Serapi, which was made around the turn of the Twentieth Century. Most Heriz rug contain prominent knots but the Serapi are describes as smoother.

The material used for the rug, wool on cotton, indicates that it was constructed with hardwearing natural fibers, which have been carefully dyed to achieve a vibrant range of colors. The overall size of the rug is substantial and impressive, specifically 10 feet by 14 feet, which makes it suitable for large spaces. Speaking more specifically about the rug’s design, it belongs to the 'Heriz' style, which belongs to a tradition of Persian carpet creation. Heriz rugs are known for their striking geometric patterns, and this is translated here in the rug's large stylized medallion and the symmetrical elements surrounding this central icon. The overall pattern is dominant but not overwhelming, with the symmetry adding balance. It's also important to note its 'tribal' designation. This refers to the specific stylistic quirks common to rugs woven by tribal communities. These rugs are often characterized by their more vernacular, traditional design as opposed to the more formal designs of urban weavers. This rug clearly reflects this approach, as it features an assortment of ornaments and motifs that are typical of tribal rugs. Finally, it's worth noting that this rug is defined as new. This means that it is probably a recent creation, and not an antique. However, even though it's new, the rug's design, craftsmanship, and material use are firmly rooted in the traditions of Persian and tribal rug-making. In summary, this rug is a magnificent work of artistry and craftsmanship, offering a splendorous blend of traditional tribal and Heriz Persian rug styles. The rug features a medium blue background, a central medallion, and an assortment of motifs and ornaments, all rendered in wool on cotton by hand. With its compelling design and eye-catching colors, this rug makes a captivating heritage statement, even as contemporarily made piece.

Vintage handwoven Sarouk rug featuring an ornate design on a soft red field with light blue corner spandrels.

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey, this is a 7x7 vintage fragment rug resting calmly atop a beige flatweave.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will note that the smaller surface piece is a Turkish tribal rug, and the presentation of its vibrant medley of colors like red, blue, green, and beige/brown atop such a soft beige flatweave background creates a fabulous sense of dimensionality and presence. This is an exemplary choice from this line, a distinct Shabby Elegance collectible and a work of art alike—equally suitable to wall-hanging projects as a tapestry as it is to the floor. Condition: This vintage tribal rug enjoys good condition for its age and condition.

Original Persian ARDABIL rug. Handmade Hand-knotted Lamb's Wool on a Cotton Foundation Hand-Spun Wool Rug Vegetable Dyed

The graceful lines and beautiful rug colors of this antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug evoke the feeling of strolling through a moon kissed palace garden in full bloom at midnight. This magnificent antique Persian rug was woven around the turn of the 20th century and has stood the test of time, lending its play on formality vs casualness to the room, yet managing to retain a distinctly visual quality. This captivating antique rug uses a central motif design that highlights the horizontal motifs more so than the vertical. This makes the antique Persian Heriz rug appear to be wider than it is long, but this is only an optical illusion that was created by the placement of the floral motifs. The colors of the antique Persian Serapi rug are blended in a way that makes them appear to be almost metallic. The Persian colors of the blues are reminiscent of silver and the browns are reminiscent of copper, bronze, or pink gold. This gives the antique Rust background Persian Heriz Serapi rug a luminescence that stands out against the midnight blue background in spectacular high-contrast. The design of the antique room size rug is based on balance that uses horizontal and vertical symmetry to create the feeling of a formal palace garden. The border of the rug has the same metallic feel and is proportioned in a way that makes it appear to be a metallic frame that supports the central design of the blue background colored antique Persian Heriz Serapi carpet. Once does not need to be a great antique carpet expert to understand that this is a spectacular piece in both color and design. It would make an excellent addition to any home decor and space where it sparks the imagination and will become a time honored treasure for future