Description:-
79322 Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug Runner, 02'07 x 09'00.
The Corridor of Grace: Vintage Chinese Tabriz Runner with Mina Khani Elegance
This hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Tabriz runner is a refined expression of Persian-inspired elegance—crafted not just to adorn a corridor, but to elevate the entire experience of passage through space. Woven by skilled artisans, it features the illustrious Mina Khani pattern—a time-honored design composed of interconnected floral rosettes, delicate vine scrolls, and rhythmic palmettes that speak to the eternal cycle of life and renewal. Its elongated format is ideally suited for grand entrances, hallways, or gallery-like transitions within a stately home, offering not only visual beauty but symbolic grace with every step.
The ivory field serves as a luminous canvas for a garden of stylized flowers, gracefully arrayed in symmetrical cadence. Richly hued blossoms in red, soft terracotta, dusty rose, and sky blue emerge like precious blooms in a classical Persian manuscript, while the subtle use of sage and navy lends depth and maturity to the composition. The refined repetition of the Mina Khani motif evokes both structure and serenity—its rooted geometry balanced by the fluidity of trailing vines, creating a sense of continuity and harmony.
Framing this ethereal garden is a saturated ruby red border that provides a regal contrast to the pale interior. Here, a meandering procession of floral medallions and arabesques is enclosed by inner and outer guard bands, each precisely drawn in soft neutrals and deep blue accents. This architectural framing device does more than enclose—it anchors the design with stately poise, elevating the runner into an object of rare sophistication. The border’s tight composition accentuates the formal elegance of the field.
With its harmonious palette and masterful drawing, this vintage Chinese Tabriz runner is not merely a floor covering—it is a rarefied artifact. Scarce in both scale and quality, it is the kind of collectible that lends immediate prestige and status to any interior it graces. Whether flowing beneath a series of antique console tables, illuminating a vestibule, or defining the axis of a gallery-like hall, this exquisite work of art is a celebration of enduring beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and a tradition woven into the legacy of fine design.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in China.
- Measures: 02'07 x 09'00.
- Pile Height: 0.21 of an inch.
- Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
