{"product_id":"8-x-11-rust-antique-turkish-heriz-rug-52667","title":"8 x 11 - Rust Antique Turkish Heriz Rug - 52667","description":"\u003cp\u003e52667 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 08'04 x 11'06.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Noble Reverie: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Grandeur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug from Turkey embodies the monumental character and celebrated artistry that have made Heriz carpets coveted among connoisseurs of historic textiles. Its commanding composition is built around a grand octofoil medallion, creating an architectural focal point surrounded by a remarkable profusion of ornament. The abrashed, striated field contributes the patina of age prized in collected interiors, giving the piece the presence of a stunning masterwork shaped by generations of craftsmanship and discerning ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center, the elaborate octofoil medallion is anchored by flaming palmette pendants and articulated with geometric blossoms, angular foliage, and intricate botanical devices. Eightfold forms have longstanding associations with balance, order, and cosmic harmony, while the palmette—an enduring element of Persian decorative vocabulary—evokes flourishing life and abundance. The dramatic pendants extend the medallion along its vertical axis, lending it a regal, almost ceremonial authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this nucleus radiates a vigorous network of rectilinear vinery, buds, blooms, lanceolate leaves, and petite rosettes, transforming the field into an idealized Persian garden interpreted through the unmistakable geometry of Heriz weaving. The garden tradition carries associations with paradise, prosperity, and cultivated life; rosettes suggest continuity and beauty, while upward-reaching leaves express vitality. Elaborate corner spandrels filled with imposing palmettes and scrolling vegetation complete the field with a sense of controlled abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished Herati main border with samovar-shaped palmettes frames the composition, accompanied by delicate floral meander guard borders that establish continuity around the perimeter. The repeating Herati vocabulary has historically been connected with water, fertility, prosperity, and the cyclical nature of life, adding symbolic depth to the ornamental framework. With its impressive scale, masterful geometry, evocative patina, and prestigious Heriz lineage, this exquisite work of art offers the collector a legacy piece of enduring status—an extraordinary masterpiece designed to anchor an important interior with history, artistry, and unmistakable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistressed. Desirable Age Wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrash. Antique Wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand knotted wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 08'04 x 11'06.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1910's. Early 20th Century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esmaili Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50100876935461,"sku":"52667","price":7565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7392\/7717\/files\/52667-Heriz-8-04-x-11-06.jpg?v=1789066213","url":"https:\/\/www.esmailirugs.com\/products\/8-x-11-rust-antique-turkish-heriz-rug-52667","provider":"Esmaili Rugs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}