Antique Heriz Oriental Rugs and Carpets

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 with KPSI in the vicinity of 36-56, although this does vary, 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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*An antique Oriental rug or carpet is defined by the ORRA (Oriental Rug Retailers of America) as a piece which meets or exceeds 100+ years of age.  This 100 year old rule reflects a more conservative evaluation, which is a nod to an old internationally accepted customs law.  To this day, most museums, reputable sellers and collectors alike will only consider an Oriental Rug as being "antique" if it is, in fact, 100 years or older.

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