Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 02'01 X 05'01

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79796 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 02'01 x 05'01.

The Tribal Legacy: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Rare Distinction

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The Tribal Legacy: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Rare Distinction

This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Karaja Heriz rug embodies the spirited village craftsmanship of northwestern Persia, where Karaja weavers developed a distinctive visual language celebrated for vigorous geometry, saturated color, and expressive individuality. A commanding madder-red field provides the foundation for beige, midnight blue, teal, and pink accents, creating a jewel-toned composition with remarkable presence. Its elongated proportions and uncompromising tribal character make it a coveted statement piece for the discerning collector.

Three principal medallions establish the architectural rhythm of the field. The upper and lower devices take the form of dramatic hooked cruciform emblems, their angular projections suggesting protective talismans and the ancient vocabulary of the Caucasus-influenced weaving traditions surrounding Heriz. Between them rests a hexagonal medallion enclosing a stylized Tree of Life, an enduring Persian symbol associated with the connection between earthly existence and the heavens. This alternating sequence gives this stunning masterwork a ceremonial cadence while preserving the spontaneity prized in authentic village weaving.

The surrounding field is exceptionally animated, populated by geometric rosettes, angular blossoms, hooked forms, small crosses, stepped devices, and abstract amulets. Cross motifs traditionally conveyed faith and spiritual safeguarding, while floral elements expressed the abundance and beauty of the natural world. Tiny geometric ornaments fill the open space in this extraordinary masterpiece, transforming the surface into a richly layered record of inherited symbolism.

Multiple narrow guard borders enclose the composition, providing disciplined structure to the profusion within and emphasizing the rug’s impressive length. The dark outlines heighten every iconic motif, while subtle irregularities in drawing preserve the unmistakable hand of its village maker. Possessing the graphic authority of Heriz design and the intimate personality associated with Karaja production, this exquisite work of art offers more than decoration: it brings heritage, provenance, and old-world prestige into a sophisticated interior.

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Hand knotted wool.
Measures: 02'01 x 05'01.
Pile Height: 0.23 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century. See less