3 x 11 Ivory Vintage Persian Heriz Rug 61491

61491 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 03'04 x 10'07.

This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner is a commanding corridor piece, woven with the architectural boldness that defines the weavings of Northwest Persia. The composition alternates between octofoil medallions and serrated hexagonal medallions, their geometry rendered in striking reds, earthy browns, and touches of ivory that create a powerful visual cadence. The medallions march rhythmically along the length of the runner, each a symbol of order, endurance, and prestige, perfectly proportioned for grand passageways and elegant galleries.

The ivory field serves as a luminous stage upon which a constellation of esoteric tribal motifs unfolds. Angular latch-hooks guard the medallions as protective emblems, while stylized ram’s horn motifs stand for strength and virility. Tiny cross-like devices act as charms against misfortune. Together, these ancestral symbols form a living manuscript of tribal memory, their language both protective and celebratory.

Framing this dynamic field is a sequence of triple geometric borders. The broad main border features a procession of reciprocal star motifs, emblematic of life’s cycles and the eternal balance of opposites. This is flanked by inner and outer guard bands composed of linear meanders, echoing the rhythm of woven architecture and reinforcing the runner’s powerful sense of symmetry. The interplay of borders provides both containment and harmony, as though the energy of the field has been carefully harnessed within its frame.

A piece of enduring refinement, this Heriz runner exemplifies the prestige of Persian village weaving in its vintage era. Its robust wool, esoteric iconography, and monumental medallion sequence transform a transitional space into a gallery of heritage and artistry. For the discerning collector or designer, it is not merely a runner—it is a woven pathway of culture and status, a testament to the grandeur of Persia’s legendary weaving tradition.

• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 03'04 x 10'07.
• Pile Height: 0.40 of an inch.
• Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.