The Rug Merchant RUGWIKI

The Rug Merchant RUGWIKI

Learn more about hand knotted rugs and their origin.

Heriz Rugs

Heriz is a town located in the northwestern Part of Persia, the Province is called Azerbaijan. Most people there speak Turkish as their main language besides Farsi, the official language spoken in Persia or Iran. The next larger City that is well known for excellent rugs is Tabriz. 

Heriz rugs have a coarse knotted structure and bold, geometric design. Most designs have a large center Medaillon win shape of a eight edged star, the colors are red, brown, blue, beige.