Two rugs that Main Street Oriental Rugs currently has in stock are a Fine Indo-Persian Herati design runner and a Persian Antique Herati design rug. The Antique Herati rug is 50 years old and is in excellent condition. The Herati runner is very similar in design because it is an antique reproduction. Herati rugs come from Herat, which is located in Afghanistan. Dating back from ancient times, Herat has been a center of trade and artistic beauty. The sheep in the area are known for their high quality wool, which gives value to the Herati rugs. The traditional designs of these rugs have been passed down through the generations (Source:
http://www.baluch-rugs.com/Oriental_Rugs/Herat_Rugs_Carpets.htm).
Persian Antique Herati
Herati rugs typically have all-over repeating designs, usually featuring fish.
Herati rugs are named after a type of fish. The design will sometimes contain a center lozenge, which represents a pond. There are also usually a pair of leaves, representing a male and female fish, repeated throughout. They generally contain navy and red as primary colors for the field and border.
Fine Indo Persian Herati
Design close-up
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