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-Aubusson-551cm-x-467cm-531.jpg "C. John (Rare Rugs) Ltd - Aubusson Carpet - A fine and rare 19th century French Aubusson Carpet with an exquisite floral design.
Hand tapestry woven in wool.")
-303325.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug - Ziegler, a Swiss company established in UK in 1880 producing rugs in Mahal area in less intricate designs than the original Mahal and Sarouk. This piece is a very well preserved , full pile with a very few small repairs, an astonishing decorative piece from the region. Mahal rugs are produced in the western part of Persia, near the city of Sarouk. They used mainly vegetable dyes and the wool is hand-spun of superior quality.")
-352055.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Persian Mahal - This piece is an astonishing decorative due to the soft Blue/Green border and the ground colour.
Mahal rugs were produced in the western part of Persia, near the city of Sarouk. They are not necessarily fine but mainly decorative and much sought after by designers due to decorative, faded and soft colours as they used mainly vegetable dyes and hand-spun fine wool for their mainly allover designs without medallion, which could be suitable to every decor..")
-363383.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Heriz - Heriz Persian rugs are from the area of Heris/Heriz, in the province of Azerbaijan which is located in the northwest of Iran. The capital of Persian Azerbaijan, Tabriz plays an important role and is one of the major carpet weaving areas and has been known for the quality of their rugs for centuries. Northeast of Tabriz lies the area where the well-known Heriz/ Heriz rugs are woven. They are made in small villages surrounding the area and each village has its own characteristic and design but in general, all in geometric designs, using red and blues. The area is on the slopes of Mount Sabalan. The weavers are of Turkic speaking similar to the rest of Azerbaijan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing due to the quality of the wool which is obtained from the local area and can last for a generation. The Mount Sabalan sits on a major deposit of copper. Traces of copper in the drinking water of sheep and the combination of high altitude and harsh climate produces high-quality durable wool that is far more resilient than wool from other areas. The wool is often handspan, using local dyes which in time would become soft and muted and becomes more appealing and desirable. Heriz rugs are mainly on cotton foundation and the number of knots is approx. 20 to 35 knots per sq centimetre 19th and 20th. Century examples of Heriz rug are much sought after by decorator and designer due to the simplicity, bold geometric patterns with often a large medallion dominating the field. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory. Allover designs are less common and are in demand at a higher premium since they are more decorative and easier to be placed in most interiors. Especially, In the last 200 years, Earlier examples made at the end of 19Th. or beginning of 20th. Century known as Serapi carpets often made in large sizes is very much sought after due to their simplicity and geometric designs which is the characteristic of Heriz rugs. Heriz rugs have their name well established among the most known carpet weaving areas in Iran and the older Heriz, Karajeh, Serapi rugs have always proven to be of good and kept their value.")
-343932.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Serapi Rug - The name Serapi is driven from an area in the north-west of Iran in Persian Azerbaijan region. Majority of the rugs were made pre or around 1900 which were in large sizes mainly for aristocrat and mansion houses often in simple, bold geometric designs with a large Medallion and did not particularly require very fine knotting. The simplicity in design gives a more natural and exceptional beauty to such rugs which are easy to furnish. The use of handspun wool in vegetable dyes which in time has become muted , gives a certain look which is highly praised and sought after by most well-known designers around the world and they are highly prized for their unique look and demand a premium.")
---363686.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Heriz Serapi - A truly beautiful well balanced Serapi carpet.
Heriz Persian rugs are from the area of Heris/Heriz, in the province of Azerbaijan which is located in the northwest of Iran. The capital of Persian Azerbaijan, Tabriz plays an important role and is one of the major carpet weaving areas and has been known for the quality of their rugs for centuries. Northeast of Tabriz lies the area where the well-known Heriz/ Heriz rugs are woven. They are made in small villages surrounding the area and each village has its own characteristic and design but in general, all in geometric designs, using red and blues. The area is on the slopes of Mount Sabalan. The weavers are of Turkic speaking similar to the rest of Azerbaijan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing due to the quality of the wool which is obtained from the local area and can last for a generation. The Mount Sabalan sits on a major deposit of copper. Traces of copper in the drinking water of sheep and the combination of high altitude and harsh climate produces high-quality durable wool that is far more resilient than wool from other areas. The wool is often handspan, using local dyes which in time would become soft and muted and becomes more appealing and desirable. Heriz rugs are mainly on cotton foundation and the number of knots is approx. 20 to 35 knots per sq centimetre 19th and 20th. Century examples of Heriz rug are much sought after by decorator and designer due to the simplicity, bold geometric patterns with often a large medallion dominating the field. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory. Especially, In the last 200 years, Earlier examples made at the end of 19Th. or beginning of 20th. Century known as Serapi carpets often made in large sizes is very much sought after due to their simplicity and geometric designs which is the characteristic of Heriz rug")
-363690.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Persian Antique Mahal Sultanabad rug - This piece is an astonishing decorative having a rare beige ground in what seems to be similar to a Mina Khani design( Enamel flower).
Mahal and Sultanabad rugs are woven in the western part of Persia, near the city of Sarouk. They are not necessarily fine knotted carpets. Using mainly vegetable dyes and hand-spun fine wool, the rugs are highly decorative due to their all over design and use of colour combination.")
-338479.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Mashad signed Amoghli Rug - signed in the cartouche above , Amoghli 110 , the most well-known From all famous rug and carpet workshops in Persia, the name Amoghli stands for most exquisite quality. For this reason, the last dynasty of emperors of Persia was the main customer of Amoghli carpets. Most of these very fine and artful carpets were made to decorate the Shahs palaces or were made to be a gift to foreign statesmen, diplomats or members of the Persian Shahs court. Persian carpets are an essential part of Persian culture. Carpet-weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished manifestations of Persian culture and art and dates back to ancient Persia. Iran is also the world's largest producer and exporter of handmade carpets, producing three-quarters of the world's total output. The art of carpet weaving exists in Iran since ancient times, proven by evidence such as the 2500-year-old Pazyryk carpet, dating back to 500 B.C., during the Achaemenid period. Wool is the most common material for carpets, but cotton is also frequently used for the foundation of city and workshop carpets.")
-363555.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Heriz Serapi - A large heriz Serapi rug whihc is well preserved and extremly decorative.
Heriz Persian rugs are from the area of Heris/Heriz, in the province of Azerbaijan which is located in the northwest of Iran. The capital of Persian Azerbaijan, Tabriz plays an important role and is one of the major carpet weaving areas and has been known for the quality of their rugs for centuries. Northeast of Tabriz lies the area where the well-known Heriz/ Heriz rugs are woven. They are made in small villages surrounding the area and each village has its own characteristic and design but in general, all in geometric designs, using red and blues. The area is on the slopes of Mount Sabalan. The weavers are of Turkic speaking similar to the rest of Azerbaijan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing due to the quality of the wool which is obtained from the local area and can last for a generation. The Mount Sabalan sits on a major deposit of copper. Traces of copper in the drinking water of sheep and the combination of high altitude and harsh climate produces high-quality durable wool that is far more resilient than wool from other areas. The wool is often handspan, using local dyes which in time would become soft and muted and becomes more appealing and desirable. Heriz rugs are mainly on cotton foundation and the number of knots is approx. 20 to 35 knots per sq centimetre 19th and 20th. Century examples of Heriz rug are much sought after by decorator and designer due to the simplicity, bold geometric patterns with often a large medallion dominating the field. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory. Allover designs are less common and are in demand at a higher premium since they are more decorative and easier to be placed in most interiors. Especially, In the last 200 years, Earlier examples made at the end of 19Th. or beginning of 20th.")
-363556.jpg "Rugs of London Ltd - Antique Fine Bidjar - A full pile hard wearing Bidjar large carpet in vibrant colours and all over design which becomes very decorative.
Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. Kurdish carpets are often very resistant and compact, which makes them extremely durable. The name Bidjar denotes the meaning of durability to many carpet specialists. High-quality wool in red, blue with beige are the colours generally used, and the most common pattern is the Herati (also called fish pattern). They have a sober elegance which fit in most environments.")
-026.jpg "Hakiemie Rug Gallery - Sarouk large carpet - Gorgeous Sarouk carpet with allover design on Salmon-Red background colour with silky fine hand-spun wool quality")
-028.jpg "Hakiemie Rug Gallery - Mahal large carpet - This amazing Mahal large carpet with great drawing and very good hand-spun wool with such beautiful colour palettes on a lovely rust red colour")
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