A large Persian Heriz hand woven wool carpet rug. The carpet is adorned with a large central medallion surrounded by floral, foliage and foliate scroll ornaments on the red ground. The borders are adorned with floral, foliage, and foliate scroll ornaments. Heriz rugs are Azerbaijani rugs from the area of Heris in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard wearing and they can last for generations. Heriz rug weavers often make them in geometric, bold patterns with a large medallion dominating the field. Such designs are traditional and often woven from memory. Oriental Islamic Home Decor, Rugs And Carpets For Interior Design.