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53172 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 11'02 x 14'02.
Like a page from an ancient Persian manuscript, this hand-knotted wool antique Heriz rug reveals a storied elegance, where geometry meets the rhythm of nature. At its center, a grand octofoil medallion radiates a quiet strength, crowned with trefoil pendants at either end—flourishes that suggest both order and grace. Its palette, softened by time, weaves hues of red, sky blue, rose, sage, and ivory into a visual poem, each knot a testament to the artisan’s patience and vision.
Surrounding the medallion, the field comes alive with a rectilinear dance of botanical forms. Serrated leaves stretch skyward like prayers in motion, while budding vines and blossoms unfold with poised serenity. Rosettes and leaflets, caught mid-bloom, scatter like the wind’s gentle memory of a garden long past. These motifs, drawn from the weaver’s intimate knowledge of the land, bring a pastoral lyricism to the structured composition, each element a celebration of growth and renewal.
The corner spandrels mirror the field’s lyrical bounty, their serrated edges framing a microcosm of floral grace. These ivory-toned sanctuaries offer a delicate balance, echoing the design within while providing a luminous contrast to the deeper earth tones. Their angular forms, punctuated by abstracted blooms and vines, ground the composition with an architectural elegance, as if nature itself had been chiseled into order.
Framing this woven symphony is a Herati-style border, resplendent with open blossoms that seem to sway across its length. The main border’s floral grandeur is embraced by slender carnation meander guard bands, whose winding paths add a final note of refinement. This antique Persian Heriz rug, timeless yet grounded in its history, invites the beholder to step into a world where craft and nature intertwine, telling stories that linger long after the loom has stilled.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 11'02 x 14'02.
- Pile Height: 0.23 of an inch.
- Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
