Knot your Grandmothers Rug
The Heriz rug is a traditional Persian rug made by hand in the Northwestern village of Heris (modern day Iran). Heriz weavers make these rugs in bold geometric floral inspired patterns. Generally woven from memory with a large medallion dominating the field, accompanied by serrated leaves and stylized floral motifs. They are durable and hard-wearing, lasting for generations.
*Note: Their durability is partly due to the fact that the mountains in the area sit on a major deposit of copper. Copper traces are found in the sheeps drinking water making their wool more resilient.
Although Persian rugs date back a thousand years, since the 19th century, almost all Heriz are large in size & little has changed in their patterns. This is because they were primarily produced for a European market.
"Knot your grandmother's rug."
Todays modern mix often uses these traditional rugs paired with contemporary art and furniture, producing a new style term "Grandmillennial." Read more about this style here:
https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a28594040/grandmillennial-design/
A Serapi is considered an older Heriz woven before 1910.
Finer weave, higher quality and a more stylized pattern.
The wools are dyed with madder and indigo.
