Iris Heriz Rug

Iris Heriz Rug

$3,800.00
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Description Carpet weaving has an essential place in the culture, economy, and art of the “Rug Belt”, a series of countries that stretch from Morocco, through the Middle East, and end in northern India. Persian carpets, first exported to ancient Greece and revered by great writers of the time, are specifically admired due to their strong foundational warps and wefts, and a variety of painstakingly handcrafted elaborate designs. Most well-known motifs range from archetypal, geometric, floral, and some even have cosmolic references to space and stars. These works of textile art are typically woven with wool, silk, or cotton and can take anywhere from weeks to even years to complete once a weaver commences the process.   Heriz rugs are handcrafted in the northwest region of Iran and have been sought after from the likes of interior designers to Madonna herself. These carpets are as durable as they are beautiful, and are known to last for generations with the proper care and attention. Det

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