{"product_id":"7x10-vintage-fine-heriz-carpet","title":"Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet, Karaja Style — 1940s | 6'10\" x 9'11\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMithra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage Persian Heriz carpet woven circa the 1940s in the Karaja style, its allover field covered in repeating multi-medallions arranged in precise rows and columns atop an abrashed ground. Woven in Persia, this piece layers geometric starburst elements, checkered lilies, and a reciprocating pawn field inlay into a composition of exceptional structural discipline. Part of our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/heriz-rugs\"\u003eHeriz collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it captures the region's love of bold, orderly geometry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karaja, Heriz region, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/persian-rugs\"\u003ePersia (Iran)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, circa 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Area Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6'10\" x 9'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and unique. Variations in abrash, dye saturation, and weave density are natural characteristics of vintage handmade rugs and reflect authenticity rather than imperfection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mithra's field is fully covered in repeating multi-medallions, arranged in disciplined rows and columns in the Karaja stylized design tradition. The abrashed ground beneath is layered with geometric starburst elements, checkered lilies, and an interior reciprocating pawn field inlay, giving the composition rhythm without sacrificing order. For more on motifs and design vocabulary like this, see our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\"\u003eguide to common rug motifs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main border is worked in a floral top-view and grape cluster design, framing the field with organic detail that offsets the geometric interior. The palette is earthy and cool in balance: pale coffee brown, chocolate brown, dusty sky blue, dusty powder blue, pale lime green, pale celadon green, dark teal, and ivory. Explore more Heriz pieces in our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/best-rug-styles-for-collectors#heriz\"\u003eguide to the best rug styles for collectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6'10\" x 9'11\", the Mithra suits living rooms, dining rooms, and other large-format spaces where its repeating medallion structure can be read at full scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeriz rugs originate from the villages surrounding the town of Heriz in northwest Persia, celebrated for bold, angular medallion drawing and a sturdy, durable weave well suited to daily use. Karaja, one of the villages within this weaving region, developed its own distinct variation on the tradition—favoring repeating rows of smaller medallions over a single dominant central medallion, giving Karaja rugs a more rhythmic, allover structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven circa the 1940s, the Mithra reflects this Karaja approach within the broader Heriz tradition, paired with an earthy, balanced palette. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/heriz-rugs\"\u003eHeriz collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMithra\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the Avestan word meaning \"oath, covenant, agreement,\" rooted in an Indo-Iranian term meaning \"that which binds.\" In Zoroastrian mythology, Mithra was a god of light and friendship, son of the supreme god Ahura Mazda; worship of him later spread beyond Persia into the Roman Empire as Mithraism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name reflects the rug's own sense of binding order—repeating medallions locked into precise rows and columns, each element agreeing with the next to form one unified field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMithra captures the Heriz tradition at its most structured: geometric, rhythmic, and woven with quiet discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional dyes with abrash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with even wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven wear is present across the surface to knot heads, with faint foundation showing through consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with vintage Persian carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\" class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 2em;\" class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rug one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Vintage Heriz weavings like the Mithra are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Karaja style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaraja is a village within the Heriz weaving region known for repeating rows of smaller medallions rather than a single central medallion. See our \u003ca style=\"color: #764134;\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\"\u003emotif guide\u003c\/a\u003e for more on the symbols used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has been professionally cleaned and inspected prior to offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Vintage Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Karaja, Heriz region, Persia (Iran)\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"6'10\" x 9'11\"","offer_id":48870793117879,"sku":"ee004677","price":7410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/mithra-1.jpg?v=1783969538","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/7x10-vintage-fine-heriz-carpet","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}