Description
Beautiful antique – vintage Persian Heriz motif carpet in excellent overall condition.
This rug was handwoven by the Bakhtiari tribe in western Iran. It is a Heriz motif but woven farther south, which is indicated by the different dye color palette and weaving techniques.
Excellent condition with minor wear. Small professional repair — hard to see. Very durable carpet!
Includes double medallions with traditional tree-of-life motifs. A gorgeous rug with fabulous character and charm.
Geometric design and traditional icons on a blue and brick red field. Bold colors. Natural wool woven onto natural cotton.
Cotton fringes and side cords are in good shape. No holes or weakened areas, and the rug can be used in a high foot traffic area or even under a table and chairs.
Large persian oriental rug. Impressive and cheerful. 1950s. -1960s
Exact size is 9 ft. 6 in. by 5 ft. 10 in.
Last photo with the antique Morgan silver dollar coin shows the back.
The Heriz or Serapi medallion design is one of the most popular in the world, and originated in the northwest of Persia. This motif favors a large central medallion and a wide elegant border.
Bakhtiari weavers often use a Heriz or serapi style medallion in their rugs. This large carpet was most likely woven in the Chaharmahal Province of central-western Iran.
The Bakhtiari tribe, numbering 800,000, inhabit an area of 67,000 sq. km that straddles the central Zagros Mountains in Iran. Although only about a third of the tribe is nomadic (the rest are settled agriculturists), the nomads embody the Bakhtiari cultural ideals.
They specialize in producing meat and dairy products and migrate seasonally with their sheep, cattle, or goat herds from high plateau pastures, where they spend the summer, west of the city of Esfahan, to lowland plains in the province of Khuzistan for winter herd grazing.
Their migration is among the most spectacular known among nomadic paternalists anywhere. They cross mountain passes at about 3,050 m. and therefore have to time their movement with extreme care in order to minimize the danger of early snowfall, flooding mountain rivers, and lack of grazing for their animals and flocks.
Shipping will be $99 within the continental U.S. Or possible free pickup near Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area with prior arrangement.
Please email me with questions. Thank you.
(BA0228 G15)
