{"product_id":"3-x-9-red-antique-persian-heriz-rug-79717","title":"3 x 9 - Red Antique Persian Heriz Rug - 79717","description":"\u003cp\u003e79717 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 03'01 x 09'03.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crimson Dynasty: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Celestial Power\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug from the early 20th century commands attention through its sumptuous red field and dramatic procession of geometric medallions. Saturated crimson is punctuated by midnight blue, ivory, tan, and touches of light blue, creating the vigorous chromatic presence for which Heriz weaving is coveted. Five monumental emblems rise along the central axis, transforming the gallery format into a heraldic composition of exceptional character. The rhythmic sequence evokes an infinite celestial path, lending the stunning masterwork a sense of movement, destiny, and enduring prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnificent central ivory diamond medallion forms the visual nucleus, its concentric stepped contours culminating in a radiant geometric rosette. Pronounced çengel, or latch-hook, devices articulate its perimeter, motifs traditionally associated with protection and the warding away of harmful forces. Above and below, dark diamond medallions introduce cruciform star devices, while the larger terminal medallions expand into elaborate stepped forms. Their eight-pointed geometry carries associations with spirituality, happiness, cosmic harmony, and good fortune, creating a symbolic progression through the length of the carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the scarlet ground, tribal florets and angular rosettes appear among branching stems and compact geometric ornaments, bringing a sense of springtime, beauty, and regeneration to the powerful architecture. Serrated projections extending from the principal motifs resemble stylized leaves and the so-called crab devices encountered in northwest Persian design. These iconic forms may be understood as abstractions of the natural world, conveying resilience and protective energy. The interplay of botanical imagery and disciplined geometry gives the field its distinctive vitality while preserving the bold visual language associated with Heriz craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep indigo rectilinear botanical border encloses the extraordinary masterpiece with repeating blossoms, angular leaves, and rhythmic vine forms, establishing a stately framework around the glowing interior. An inner chain-link guard adds another symbolic layer, its uninterrupted sequence suggesting connection, continuity, and safeguarding. Striking in scale and rich with ancestral iconography, this collectible Heriz possesses the authority of an exquisite work of art created to be seen and remembered—a breathtaking statement of heritage, connoisseurship, and timeless distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand knotted wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Iran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 03'01 x 09'03.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.29 of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1920's. Early 20th Century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esmaili Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52395366285605,"sku":"79717","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7392\/7717\/files\/79717-Heriz-3-01-x-9-03.jpg?v=1779301244","url":"https:\/\/www.esmailirugs.com\/products\/3-x-9-red-antique-persian-heriz-rug-79717","provider":"Esmaili Rugs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}