The colours of this NW Persian Sharabian Heriz rug have softened and matured through washing and sun exposure, bringing out the rich palette that this classic weaving region is known for. It is a room-sized rug, roughly in the 7 x 10 ft range, a format we do not often see from this area in these particular colours.

There is a reason the geometric floral motifs of Heriz rugs never go out of style. For many years, they have been one of the favourite choices of people who love truly handmade rugs.

• Origin: Heriz region, likely Sharabian village, Northwest Persia
  
• Materials: Hand-knotted hand-spun wool pile on cotton foundation, vegetable-dyed
  
• Age: Second half of the 20th century
  
• Size: 6' 9" x 9' 6" (206 x 290 cm)