Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Area Rug

Item Details

A semi-antique Turkish Heriz area rug. This wool rug is hand-knotted in an abrashed palette of cranberry, sapphire, crimson. black, and ivory. It features a classic Heriz design beginning with a large, rectilinear star pendant medallion, which encloses a smaller star. The medallion rests on a cranberry-colored field populated with symmetrically arranged lancet leaves, palmettes, and flowers. Spandrels are deep, with phases in ivory, cranberry, and sapphire. The field is framed by compound borders including a stylized primary turtle border over black. Selvedges are double overcast, the rug finishing at either end with unbound wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.

A handwoven Anatolian area rug. The rug features a central medallion in a palette of powder blue, deep blue, cream, and red and sits on top of a deep red field. The field is populated by floral patterns and vines with deep red spandrels. It is enclosed by a compound border that features a turtle pattern in a complementary palette. It has overcast edges and a wool fringe. Unmarked.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- fringe is unbound with some loss to pile; there are areas of wear and some discoloration; the rug could benefit from professional cleaning.

Dimensions

- approximately 9.5′ × 7′.

Item #

17NAS085-151