{"title":"Viss and Wiss Rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our current selection of Persian Viss rugs, also listed in the market as Wiss or Vist rugs. The spelling varies, and rug catalogues do not always place every example in the same regional grouping. Bold geometric medallion layouts appear in many marketed examples, but one pattern alone is not enough to identify a rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery product page provides exact dimensions, available origin information, condition details, and close photographs. Compare the complete rug, its back, foundation, pile, borders, and finishing rather than relying only on the trade name. These one-of-a-kind pieces also appear in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/persian-rugs\"\u003ePersian rugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-rugs\"\u003evintage rugs\u003c\/a\u003e selections. For context and related weaving groups, read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/magazine\/types-of-persian-rugs#viss-wiss-rugs\"\u003ePersian rug types encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"persian-viss-rug-3-7-x-4-11","title":"Persian Viss Rug | 3' 7” x 4' 11\"","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Vintage Persian Viss or Wiss Rug\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Vist village, Isfahan province, Persia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Circa 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3' 7\" x 4' 11\" (110 x 150 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: Low pile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Professionally washed and cleaned. Ready for everyday use and enjoyment for many years to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rug the Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46306836709593,"sku":"52501058","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1460\/8857\/files\/persian-viss-rug-3-7-x-4-11-479563.png?v=1776433678"},{"product_id":"persian-viss-rug-2-11x7-11","title":"Persian Viss Runner Rug | 2' 11” x 7' 11\"","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Vist, Persia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Circa 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 2' 11” x 7' 11\" (88 x 241 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rug the Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837536719065,"sku":"52507088","price":1024.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1460\/8857\/files\/persian-sarouk-arak-rug-2-11-x-7-11-6331884.png?v=1774837380"},{"product_id":"persian-wiss-rug-5-3-x-7-9","title":"Persian Wiss Rug | 5' 3\" x 7' 9\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVist is a village within the wider Arak rug-weaving region. In rugs from Vist (aka Viss or Wiss), you will find the same weaving technique and quality as in Arak, yet this village has its own distinctive design, one that is especially characteristic of this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe design features a relatively open field with three medallions: one large hexagonal medallion in the centre, and two smaller diamond-shaped medallions with angular, serrated edges. There is also a sense of repeated serrated forms moving from the corner pieces and borders toward the centre of the rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnother important characteristic of this village is its exceptional vegetable dyeing. The colours have great strength, stability, and lasting power, which places Wiss rugs in a very high category in terms of durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis combination of strong weaving, village character, and beautifully enduring colour gives the rug a quiet confidence and a distinctive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Vist village, Persia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAge: Second half of the 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wool pile on cotton foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 5' 3\" x 7' 9\" (160 x 236 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Great overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s been professionally hand-washed, so it’s clean and ready for daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rug the Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48846114685145,"sku":"T010 RR 32886","price":1433.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1460\/8857\/files\/persian-wiss-rug-5-3-x-7-9-5715237.png?v=1782259271"}],"url":"https:\/\/rugtherock.com\/collections\/viss-wiss-rugs.oembed","provider":"Rug the Rock ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}