Antique Heriz Carpet

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 233 x 345 cm

This rare, late 19th century Heriz carpet is a magnificent and powerfully expressive example of Northwest Persian village weaving, celebrated for its robust structural integrity and legendary geometric grandiosity. Hand knotted with high quality, resilient wool that yields a thick, exceptionally durable pile, this stately carpet displays a beautifully expansive composition ideally proportioned for grand living spaces. The extensive central field is dominated by a richly saturated madder red ground, providing a dramatic backdrop for a majestic, oversized central medallion. This sharp, stepped edge medallion is masterfully layered, transitioning gracefully from a striking multi petaled midnight indigo core into an expansive, stepped star layout adorned with abstract pendants, creating a monumental architectural presence that commands the entire inner canvas.

The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring medium blue and crisp ivory accents, soft rose, and subtle terracotta highlights embedded within the angular floral spandrels and repeating geometric filler motifs. Every element within the composition demonstrates a profound individual expression within a sacred, centuries old design language. Framing this intense graphic journey is an elegant, multi layered border system that anchors the energetic movement of the central field. The main border features a deep midnight indigo ground beautifully animated by a continuous, angular Samovar vine scroll and repeating geometric blossoms, flanked by detailed guard stripes that provide a crisp, clean frame around the entire historical layout.

Exhibiting a wonderfully authentic aged patina, soft natural abrash variations where the colors have matured gracefully over the decades, and an exceptionally sturdy handle, this antique carpet carries a profound visual presence. The characteristic bold angles and majestic color contrasts unique to the Heriz weaving tradition give this piece a timeless versatility, making it a perfect grounding element for both traditional estates and modern minimalist spaces. It stands as an outstanding and highly collectible work of Persian village art, bringing a rich sense of historical narrative, structural elegance, and warm, authentic character to any curated interior.

Stock No: 5452

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