Tapis Hériz Lot n° 696

Heriz rug (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), Northwest Persia, circa 1940-1980 412 x 301 The rug features a large blue hexagon enhanced by a double polychrome medallion with geometric floral decoration on an ivory background. The whole composition is embellished with four large pink and ivory spandrels. A red border with a garland of polychrome geometric flowers is framed by two counter-borders. Slight wear, edges frayed and probably diminished.