VINTAGE HERIZ RUG 7x11 handmade oriental handwoven ANTIQUE geometric 8x11 8x10 For Sale

7\'4\" x 11\'4\" ft Excellent condition for the age and clean hand knotted vintage authentic Serapi Heriz rug (early to mid 1900s estimate south caucas / caucasian regions near Mt. Sabalan). The rug has been professionally cleaned. Even pile. No tears, holes, animal or smoke. Only very small antique wear over the century, great for the age This special carpet is made of the finest lamb kurk wool and natural vegetable dyes by skilled crafts people from villages and hamlets at the base of Mt. Sabalan. Its mineral rich waters when used to wash the rug during the finishing process. Double tied knots upon two foundation layers for another century of durability. Rich spectrum of red,rust,coral from pomegranate madder root and vermilion, dark to light blue from indigo grape lilac hyacinth and centaurea cyanus, brown earths, wheats and tans from larkspur and weld. Natural dyes oxidize over the century giving light and dark shades of each color called \'abrash\' by curators, giving lots of tone nuance. Antiqued golden cream natural wool tones in neutrals. Lifetime quality and old world value with durability and beauty for another century. This item will maintain or exceed value over time if kept in similar condition. See all 24 images.
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