Rug No. 66627

Antique Heriz Bakshaish rug with an extremely rich and playful nature having a massive rectangular medallion in slatey cobalt blue on a glowing rust main ground and corner spandrels in abrashed ground cumin to tan. The color play is at once masterful and free spirited. So many idiosyncratic variations, but all with thematic intention. Colors include several vivid greens and blues, coral pink, pale salmon, buff, sand, cream, navy blue, blackish blue, and more. The weavers in this town used locally raised hand spun high altitude wool giving a soft blanket-like texture. All the colors are dyed from natural plants and minerals. A rare find for the eclectic soul.

Size: 9'8"x12'5"

Age: 1910-1920

Origin: Heriz area (Bakhshayesh town), East Azerbaijan Iran

Materials: Hand knotted handspun wool pile on a cotton foundation. Natural dyes.

Condition: Good condition overall with evenly low pile over most of the rug. Shows scattered areas of light use. Original side selvedges in pale blue cotton. Ready to enjoy and suitable for normal everyday use. Professionally hand washed.