61532 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 02'08 x 12'06.
The Ivory Garden Path: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Nobility
There are few moments in collecting when a piece feels both regal and impossibly fresh, as though it has stepped forward from a noble house with the quiet confidence of centuries behind it. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner is exactly that rarity. Woven in the rugged highlands of Northwest Persia—where artisans have long been admired for their sense of geometry, symmetry, and powerful botanical abstractions—this ivory-ground masterwork presents a coveted allover layout. In the Heriz tradition, such uninterrupted botanical fields are exceptionally rare, signaling both artistic restraint and elevated weaving lineage. The look is stately yet expressive, cultured yet relaxed, and perfectly suited for interiors designed with an intelligent eye.
The luminous ivory field is the first sign of its exclusivity. The softly structured surface blooms with stylized flowers, leafy boughs, palmette variations, and angular foliage—each motif rendered with that unmistakable Heriz sharpness. The palette balances earthy browns, deep indigos, garnet reds, and delicate blues, giving the flora a jewel-like clarity against the alabaster ground. Every shape ripples with the graphic boldness Heriz is famous for, yet the overall palette has softened with time, settling into the kind of rich visual harmony that only hand-dyed wools and decades of gentle aging can achieve.
Encasing the field is a commanding navy border—deep, resonant, and noble—adorned with rosettes that echo the stylized flowers within the composition. The inner and outer running-water guard bands add rhythm and refinement, their zigzag movement symbolizing continuity, protection, and the flowing grace of life. This architectural framing creates a sense of procession, leading the eye along the length of this extraordinary masterpiece like the path of a grand gallery. The proportions, balance, and graphic precision feel utterly tailored, making it a spectacular corridor piece for estates, penthouses, private libraries, or historic hospitality spaces.
What sets this exquisite work of art apart is not just its rarity, but its quiet, confident presence. It offers the perfect blend of heritage and sophistication—an heirloom that brings substance to a space without ever feeling heavy. Style-wise, it is effortless: equally magnificent in traditional settings with carved wood and antiques, or within minimalist modern architecture where its lines and patterning read like collectible textile art. For the collector who seeks the uncommon, who understands that beauty is in the refinement of detail, this vintage Heriz runner is not merely an accent—it is the mark of discernment, legacy, and taste.
A matching partner piece is available, creating an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a true paired set. For collectors and designers who understand the scarcity of vintage Heriz runners with identical patterning and proportions, the ability to secure both is nearly unheard-of. Together, the pair forms a breathtaking corridor statement — a curated moment of symmetry, heritage, and elevated distinction.
- Please note this listing is for one piece. There is a matching piece available adds to its rarity.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 02'08 x 12'06.
- Pile Height: 0.44 of an inch.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
