481. A startling old Heriz Persian Carpet

481. Provenance: Heriz, Azerbaijan, NW Persia

Size: 380 x 298 cm

Age: Circa 1930

Condition: Very good.

Notes: A captivating geometric/floral design with a strong central medallion and wonderful crisply-drawn corner spandrels. Typically of Herizes, this has a superbly robust structure and uses heavy cotton wefts for the foundation and glossy hand-spun wool for the pile. Also typical is the use of high quality natural dyestuffs.

Price: $1995