Antique Heriz Runner

Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 95 x 480 cm

This rare, early 20th-century Heriz runner 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 runner displays a beautifully elongated composition ideally proportioned for long gallery corridors. The extensive central field is dominated by a deeply saturated midnight indigo ground, providing a dramatic backdrop for a majestic, alternating vertical sequence of large, highly geometric diamond medallions. These sharp, stepped-edge medallions alternate gracefully between striking shades of madder red, sage green, and soft terracotta, creating a monumental architectural rhythm that marches confidently down the entire length of the loom.

The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring deep navy blue, warm ochre, and delicate ivory highlights embedded within the angular floral spandrels and repeating geometric filler motifs. Every element within the composition of the runner 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 warm, rich madder red ground beautifully animated by a continuous, angular vine scroll and repeating geometric blossoms, flanked by solid blue 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 runner 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 tribal art, bringing a rich sense of historical narrative, structural elegance, and warm, authentic character to any curated interior.

Stock No: 6448

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