Heriz Rug North West Iran, circa 1920 The blood red field of stylised flowers and leaves around an indigo medallion framed by stepped ivory spandrels and indigo borders of samovar motifs flanked by mustard guard stripes, 216cm by 150cm Provenance: Sold in these rooms, 19 July 2013. One end with very minor losses, other end with losses into outer guard stripe. Selvedges original but wearing. Pile generally fair but with localisd areas of spotting which white cotton warps visible. One light stain.