| Geometric Designs of The Caucasus, Turkey and Persia Village Carpets
Caucasian village carpets (from the mountainous area north of Iran) with their lively and bold designs provide a fascinating contrast to the subtle variations evident to the student of fine Turkoman (central Asian) carpets. To the serious antique collector, the cream of this crop are the old pieces - all of which were made for indigenous use or bridal dowries but not for trade or export. 
No summary of village carpets would be complete without reference to the long revered carpets of Herez. With their distinctive medallions and corners, these rugs have become a classic in home decorating throughout the western world. Americans have come to recognize the term Serape as meaning an older Herez with a significantly sparser design and more muted colors.
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