Dear Visitor,
I have added these pages to my website to show you some of the common designs in Tabriz Persian rugs.
In addition to the Mahi and Gombad design, the "Heriz" pattern is also very well known in Tabriz rugs, even though it is a design that originated outside of Tabriz.  The town of Heriz lies to the east of Tabriz in a mountainous region and the rugs that are produced there are classified as tribal rugs.  Some years ago, the Heriz design started to appear in Tabriz carpets which given the close proximity was not surprising, but the level of quality in the Tabriz Heriz rugs have really made them much more popular. Whereas before, the Heriz carpets were almost always of a lower quality, the Tabriz rugs have incorporated the design in much more high end pieces and have certainly added to their popularity.

To see all available Heriz rugs, click on the various size sections above.

As you can see in the examples, the Heriz design features a geometric pattern that is very different from the traditional looking Persian rugs. The straight lines and edgy design is heavily influenced by the Kazak rugs, which come from southern Azerbaijan, which lies just north of the northwestern part of Iran. The carpets that are made in the former Russian republic such as Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have very geometric designs and due to their proximity and closeness of the people, the pattern sort of wandered south and is now a very much associated with Iranian rugs. Unlike the Kazak and Heriz rugs, which are typically low quality tribal rugs, the Tabriz rugs have adopted this design and incorporated it into their high quality pieces.  As a result, it is possible to see high end Heriz Tabriz carpets in the 50 Raj (350kpsi), but are most common in the lower quality range. To find them in the higher quality range is extremely rare and and I can also assume a lack of demand for this.  The design itself has remained the same for many years and is centered around a large medallion like in the pictures above. Here, in the US, they are compared to the Native American rugs that also feature geometric patters similar to that of the Heriz design.  As a result, these Tabriz rugs are very popular with folks who are looking for a south-western look.

I hope that you have enjoyed this article about the Tabriz Heriz rugs and feel free to look at my other featured rug designs and my website.  As always, I enjoy hearing my visitor's thoughts and experiences, so drop me a line or two if you like.

Take care,

Mike Panah
Owner, MP Persian Rug Imports