Heriz rug (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), Northwest Persi - Lot 355

Lot n° 355
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Heriz rug (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), Northwest Persi - Lot 355
Heriz rug (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), Northwest Persia, circa 1930-1970 H. 594 cm - L. 359 cm AC The carpet features a large central polychrome double medallion, extended by two pendants on a red background enhanced by geometric floral motifs. The entire composition is embellished with four ivory spandrels. A wide navy blue border with geometric floral motifs is framed by two counter-borders. "Heriz is located (north)-east of Tabriz (...). At the end of the 19th century, the merchants of Tabriz, always on the lookout for cheap labor, set up a number of factories in the area. large, solid carpets (...) The decorative theme introduced to Heriz by by Tabriz merchants was classical, with a medallion and spandrels; but the weavers Heriz weavers refused the use of cartons, which were not in keeping with their traditions, and so they continued to weave their carpets, executing the design from memory or sometimes with the help of small vagireh (small carpets used by the weavers as models, and thus decorated with a pattern). of field and border designs). This way of proceeding led to a simplification of the medallion floral design, which was then represented geometrically. At the end of the 19th century, weavers from Tebriz set up a number of factories in Heriz. The decorative theme introduced by the Tebriz merchants was classic: a medallion and spandrels; but the Heriz weavers refused to use cardboard, which was contrary to their tradition. This led to a simplification of the medallion floral design, which was then represented geometrically. Heriz medallions have a stylized star shape and extend almost to the border. The field is adorned with stems that bend at right angles to connect the serrated leaves and rosettes." Wear, old restorations and fraying
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