73720 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 09'08 x 12'09.
The Imperial Crest: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Noble Grandeur
This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug commands the room with the stately authority for which the great weavings of northwest Persia are revered. Rooted in a lineage celebrated by collectors, designers, and seasoned connoisseurs, this piece embodies the monumental character that has made Heriz carpets enduring symbols of cultivated taste and distinction. Its architectural stature and faceted refinement evoke the atmosphere of an old-world estate—an heirloom textile destined for rooms of consequence, where every furnishing is chosen not merely for beauty, but for legacy.
At the heart of the exceptional composition rests a magnificent octofoil medallion, a masterful emblem of harmony and sovereign balance. This striking centerpiece, a hallmark of classical Heriz design, may be read as a celestial compass rose—an iconic symbol of harmony, protection, and cosmic order. The eight-lobed emblem has long carried associations with balance, regeneration, and the unfolding of life in all directions. Anchored above and below with palmette pendants, the majestic medallion assumes an almost regal presence, like a heraldic crest suspended within a field of cultivated splendor. These pendants, derived from stylized lotus and flame motifs, represent immortality, rebirth, and the continuity of lineage.
Surrounding this extraordinary masterpiece is an abrashed field alive with a sophisticated arrangement of geometric florals and angular vinery. Serrated leaves, palmettes, buds, rosettes, and rectilinear stems create a rhythmic tableau of movement that feels both grounded and ceremonial. The abrashed tonal shifts within the field lend a remarkable sense of depth and age, allowing the surface to shimmer with a time-softened patina prized by collectors. The serrated corner spandrels echo the medallion’s geometry, reinforcing the harmony of the design while introducing a sense of architectural framing that recalls the vaulted ornament of Persian interiors and palace ceilings.
Encasing the field is a classic Samovar turtle vine scroll border, one of the most esteemed border patterns in Persian weaving. The turtle palmettes symbolize longevity, endurance, and guardianship, while the scrolling vines speak to eternal growth and prosperity. Flanked by inner and outer floral meander guard bands, the border gathers the palette into a cohesive, luxurious whole, lending the rug its final note of courtly refinement. This exquisite work of art is a statement of discernment—an object of prestige, and a Persian artifact of legacy that is capable of transforming an interior into a space of timeless aristocratic elegance.
Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Mid-Century Modern, Tudor, Neoclassical, Contemporary, Industrial, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Eclectic, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Northwestern, Spanish Revival, Bungalow, Manor House, Bohemian, Old World, Manor House, and Modern. Perfect for a private library, home office, study, studio, state room, bedroom, front room, living room, great room, private Chambers, drawing room, game room, billiard room, music room, parlor, or formal sitting room.
- Rendered in variegated shades of rust, brick red, oxblood, terra cotta, peach, salmon, apricot, brick red, coffee, sienna, umber, camel, tan, ecru, olive, taupe, dark gray, gray, greige and beige with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Persia (Iran).
- Measures: 09'08 x 12'09.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
