Heriz

<p><span>Heriz is the most famous of a group of villages in the mountainous rug knotting enclave of Azerbaijan in North West Persia, a short but difficult journey from Tabriz. For generations, rugs of the totally distinctive character displayed in the present item have been made there, and have always enjoyed immense prestige for their bold dramatic presence, superb craftsmanship and delightful dye palette, in which the colours of the surrounding mountain landscape, the local flowers and the pure azure of the Azerbaijan summer sky are all reflected. Powerfully geometric in design style, with the imposing scale of its monumental medallion balanced by a beautifully-spaced border scheme, this work illustrates the essence of the Heriz tradition in its unforgettable decorative impact. Signs of wear and tear.</span></p>