Persian Heriz

Persian HerizThe bold design of the Heriz rug originated with the Mongols, who invaded Iran in the 13th century. Without the use of any modern technology, these highly skilled, talented nomads wove stunning, high quality rugs that are famous for their earth tones and geometric patterns. Using the same design as Tabriz rugs, but the curvilinear pattern is instead features perpendicular, horizontal and diagonal lines. While, Tabriz rugs are classic and

beige and dark blue

These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short

Highly prized

often improvised by the weaver

Handmade Tibetan carpets are made in Tibet

straight medallions

From Viss – a small town near the city of Hamadan – comes the Viss or Wiss rug

Heris (Heriz)

making both sides of the carpet usable

the first rug producing workshop was established in Tabriz

all wool or a specific blend of the two

Hamadan rugs – made in the towns and villages surrounding the city – vary greatly