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This Heriz carpet carries the bold, geometric character of its traditional pattern, with a dominating medallion set against a field of rust and copper red. Angular flowers and leaves fill the field, while ivory corners and a broad, dark blue border give the composition a beautiful sense of balance.
Woven around the 1960s, this piece has particularly good wool, which has acquired a beautiful sheen and lustre with time. The colours have settled, and the texture has gained the depth and character that make older carpets so appealing. Heriz carpets have a reputation for being hardwearing. With proper care, they can serve for generations, often becoming even more beautiful as they age.
The rust red comes from the root of the madder plant. In the dyeing tradition described for Heriz, the hand-spun wool is rinsed in local streams after dyeing to wash away the remaining plant matter. The coppery shades are traditionally attributed in part to the mineral character of this water. It is a colour that sits beautifully with the strong drawing and the lustrous wool of a well-aged Heriz.
This Heriz carpet carries the bold, geometric character of its traditional pattern, with a dominating medallion set against a field of rust and copper red. Angular flowers and leaves fill the field, while ivory corners and a broad, dark blue border give the composition a beautiful sense of balance.
Woven around the 1960s, this piece has particularly good wool, which has acquired a beautiful sheen and lustre with time. The colours have settled, and the texture has gained the depth and character that make older carpets so appealing. Heriz carpets have a reputation for being hardwearing. With proper care, they can serve for generations, often becoming even more beautiful as they age.
The rust red comes from the root of the madder plant. In the dyeing tradition described for Heriz, the hand-spun wool is rinsed in local streams after dyeing to wash away the remaining plant matter. The coppery shades are traditionally attributed in part to the mineral character of this water. It is a colour that sits beautifully with the strong drawing and the lustrous wool of a well-aged Heriz.
