Persian Heriz Wool Rug - 2.20 x 2.11 Gabeh

Persian Heriz Wool Rug - 2.20 x 2.11 GabehHeriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard wearing and they can last for generations. The Faeghi family are the name you can trust. They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations. For more than 50 years, Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage

The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet

we shall be blessed with happiness

and navy blue

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes

Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd

Whist the patterns of the Hamadan rugs are highly varying

There is balance and structure in the format of the patterns which are largely floral and reminds us of the abundance of spring

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

It's made form wool and comes form the city of Qum

but with a stronger and thicker weave

is in Pakistan