Common Sizes: 8' x 10' thru 12' x 15'.
Approximate KPSI: Generally 49 thru 72 kpsi. Coarser than 49 may indicate a Gorovan, or more outlying village weaving.
Materials: Wool pile with cotton foundation.
Common Motif: Geometric attributes. Commonly feature a center medallion with covered, allover field and neutral-tone spandrels.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Bold designs, coarser weave. Heriz pre-1920 often were on the thinner side.
Typical Price Points**: $20 - $120 per square foot.
Signatures/dates: Rarely
Alternative Spellings: Heris
An antique* Heriz is a type of Persian Rug which is at least 100 years
of age. Heriz carpets are notorious for their durability, heavier gauge
knot
count, geometric patterns and bold colors. Heriz rugs have a heavier
handle, and
are almost always wool pile on cotton foundation. Heriz carpets often
have a large medallion placed on top of a rust or brick red field
wrapped with a blue border. Corner spandrels are usually white, and
common design elements include a samovars in the border. Common colors seen in Heriz carpets of this vintage are as seen below:
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