Antique Persian Heriz "Quatrefoil & Emerald" Carpet (Circa 1920s)
Elevate your space with this exceptional 1920s antique Heriz, a carpet that defies standard expectations with its rare design elements and remarkable color story. While Heriz rugs are legendary for their "iron" durability, this specific piece stands out as a sophisticated artistic bridge between the structured geometry of the Persian Northwest and the fluid beauty of classical botanical art.
Why It’s Unique
This carpet is distinguished by its rare medallion architecture and a color palette seldom seen in rugs of this vintage and region.
The Quatrefoil Medallion: The center features a stunning quatrefoil medallion, boasting Karaja-inspired squared outlines. This geometric precision provides a "shield-like" strength to the heart of the rug, making it a perfect architectural anchor for a room.
Unusual Green Ground Finials: Flanking the central medallion are large-scale palmette finials set against an unusual green ground. Finding this specific shade of green as a primary design base in a 1920s Heriz is a rarity, offering a fresh, "garden-like" vitality that contrasts beautifully with the traditional brick red field.
Tiered Botanical Field: The field is "covered" in an elegant arrangement of long-stemmed vines and tiered floral elements, creating a sense of vertical growth and movement that draws the eye upward across its nine-foot length.
Boteh-Infused Samovar Border: The main border is a masterpiece of symbolism, featuring a reciprocal Samovar design and meandering vines interwoven with botehs (the ancient "seed of life" or paisley motif).
Multifaceted Palette: This rug features a sophisticated rainbow of shades, including sky blue, mallard green, pale tangerine orange, coffee brown, and pale saffron yellow.
Condition & Heritage
Recently professionally cleaned and stabilized for modern use, this antique carpet possesses a soulful, century-old patina. It displays authentic areas of wear to the pile and knot heads, showcasing the beautiful history of the piece.
The sides and ends are fully secured, and the original side cord selvages are mostly intact or expertly restored. Note that there is a minor reduction to both ends—a common historical preservation technique that ensures the rug’s structural integrity for many more years of enjoyment.
Product Details
Dimensions: 5'11" x 9'1"
Origin: Hand-knotted in Persia (Heriz region)
Circa: 1920s Antique
Motif: Quatrefoil Medallion with Green-Ground Palmettes
Colors: Brick red, mallard green, sky blue, tangerine, and jade green
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