5'1''x9'10'' Hand Knotted Wool Black Red Heriz Traditional Pictorial Geometric Vegetable dyes Rug

Hand knotted in the Heriz tradition of northwestern Iran, this wool carpet works in the bold geometric language that has made Heriz rugs among the most recognized and collected of all Persian regional styles, with a strong central medallion in red built from angular, rectilinear forms that expand outward across a deep black field. What makes this particular piece especially interesting is its pictorial quality, scattered across the black field alongside the geometric framework are small stylized figures, birds, animals, and human forms rendered in red, coral, ivory, and navy, a folk tradition within Heriz and surrounding village weaving that gives the rug a narrative layer beyond its structural design. The medallion system is anchored at the center and extends into corner pieces that mirror the main composition, filling the field with connected geometric forms so that the eye moves continuously through the pattern. The ivory border carries its own repeat of stylized botanical and geometric units in red and navy, and a red outer border with a complementary repeat frames the whole piece cleanly at the edges. Vegetable dyes account for the depth of the black ground and the warmth of the red and coral tones, colors that have developed real character and evenness over decades of age. Exact Size: 5'1"x9'10" Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: Wool Color: Black, Red, Ivory, Coral, Navy, Aqua, Multi Origin: Iran Pile Height: 0.25 inch Condition: New Condition Description: New With Tags Rug#: ORH21204 Story Behind the Art: Heriz rugs, woven in the mountainous region of northwestern Iran near Tabriz, are renowned for their bold artistry and exceptional durability. Crafted from robust local wool rich in natural lanolin, they possess a resilience that makes them ideally suited for generations of use. Their hallmark design is the striking angular medallion—large, geometric, and commanding—framed by stylized leaves and bold motifs that radiate across the field. Rendered in a palette of deep reds, indigos, ivory, and earthy tones, Heriz rugs convey a powerful, architectural presence. Valued for both their strength and their dramatic visual impact, they remain timeless symbols of Persian village weaving, equally admired as practical floor coverings and statement pieces in refined interiors.