Description
Vibrant antique handwoven geometric village Viss rug from central Persia – Iran.
Traditional tribal medallion design — very similar in motif to many of the Caucasian and Shirvan carpets.
Classic iconic mountain goats — sheep in each corner. These are deep blue and look like bison.
Fabulous folk art for your floor!
Excellent condition. Some minor wear. No holes or weak areas.
Solid and well made rug that could be placed in any high foot traffic area. Thick wool pile so heavy for its size.
Viss rugs are very sought after and hard to find. (Also spelled Vis and Wiss)
The side cords and natural wool pile are in fine shape.
An imaginative and artistic geometric tribal rug! Out of a European estate.
From 100% natural wool with cotton warp. 1950s – 1960s
Exact size is 7 ft. 5 in. by 5 ft. 6 in. Colors are quite vivid and include tomatoe red, navy blue, turquoise, and tan or brown.
Vis is a small town located near the city of Golpayegan, Iran — in the district of the same name.
Vis includes an eclectic mix of Kurds, Azeri (Turkish), and Bakhtiari nomadic people. These tribes have influenced the rugs and carpets produced in the city, which carry a dazzling and distinctive geometric tribal motif, typically rendered in bold crimson & blues.
Look for the small blue mountain goat or ram in each corner, another distinctive hallmark. They are similar to the Caucasian and Kazak rug designs so beloved by collectors.
The Vis motif — with its traditional saturated colors and sharp angles — is one of the most distinctive in Iran. Woven in limited numbers in a small area, they are quite special in the oriental carpet trade.
Last photo with the antique Morgan silver dollar shows the back of the rug.
Shipping will be $69 within the continental U.S. Heavy rug. Fedex ground.
Or possible free pickup near San Leandro – Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area with prior arrangement.
Contact me for more information or to set up a viewing. Thank you.
(V0058B O50)
