{"product_id":"vintage-mehraban-heriz-202x138-worn-15049","title":"Vintage Mehraban Heriz Rug 5 × 7 ft (202 × 138 cm) Rust Navy | 15049","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Vintage Mehraban Heriz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eVintage Mehraban Heriz Rug\u003cbr\u003e202 × 138 cm · Rust, Navy \u0026amp; Ivory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eA mid-century Mehraban from the Heriz weaving region of northwestern Iran — hand-knotted in highland wool, a central floral medallion on a warm rust-red field, the saturated palette deepened by decades into a velvet patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eProvenance and Knotting Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe town of \u003cstrong\u003eMehraban\u003c\/strong\u003e lies in northwestern Iran in the historic province of Azerbaijan, close to the world-renowned weaving centre of \u003cstrong\u003eHeriz\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rugs from this region are known for their \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary robustness\u003c\/strong\u003e, their distinctive curvilinear floral patterns, and a depth of colour that no synthetic dye can match — traditionally these pieces were made with vegetable and natural dyes only. The Mehraban village production occupies a particular place within the Heriz family: more curvilinear and floral than the bold geometric Heriz workshop pieces, with a register that pairs floral elegance with structural strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emid-century vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e has carried its decades with dignity. It was hand-knotted in the \u003cstrong\u003eMehraban district of the Heriz region, Azerbaijan, Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e, between approximately the 1940s and 1960s, from \u003cstrong\u003e100% highland wool on a cotton foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The characteristic vintage wear — the so-called \u003cem\u003e“worn to perfection”\u003c\/em\u003e register — is not a flaw but the unmistakable mark of a lived history and authentic craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a classic Heriz medallion drawing: a \u003cstrong\u003ecentral floral medallion with pendants\u003c\/strong\u003e floats on a warm \u003cstrong\u003erust-red field\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by curving vines and stylised palmettes, with densely floral corner spandrels and a deep \u003cstrong\u003enavy floral border\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by lighter guard stripes. The palette pairs the rust-red ground and navy border with \u003cstrong\u003eivory, gold, muted green and salmon\u003c\/strong\u003e in the floral work — decades of life softening the original saturations into a balanced, naturally aged register. The drawing reads clearly from any viewing distance, and the worn-to-perfection patina gives the surface a depth no contemporary production can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e202 × 138 cm (2.8 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a versatile small-to-medium piece. Three contexts in which the mid-century Mehraban reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBohemian and eclectic interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amid mixed textures, vintage furniture and plants, the Mehraban acts as the visual through-line that holds everything together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic dark library:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined with dark wood, leather and brass, the rug unfolds a timeless, masculine elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a white or light floor against neutral walls, the rust and navy become a bold, sensuous statement — a work of art on the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e202 × 138 cm (5 × 7 ft) · 2.8 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMehraban, Heriz region, Azerbaijan, Iran\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCentral floral medallion with curving vines and palmettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, Persian knot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% highland wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (foundation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% cotton warp and weft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVintage, mid-century (approx. 1940s–1960s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRust-red, navy, ivory, gold, muted green, salmon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVintage patina, evenly worn through age, professionally inspected and washed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSKU 15049\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran  |  Label STEP Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32888701255813,"sku":"15049","price":3813.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15049-antique-rug-persian-000.jpg?v=1701854952","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-dk\/products\/vintage-mehraban-heriz-202x138-worn-15049","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}