Vintage Persian Mehrivan "Gilded Hearth" Estate Carpet (Circa 1960s)
Bring the bold, architectural spirit of Northwest Persia into your home with this authentic 1960s Mehrivan carpet. Woven in the prestigious Heriz region, Mehrivan textiles are celebrated for their "tribal-meets-geometric" aesthetic, offering the durability of a village rug with the refined complexity of a master-woven piece. At 8'1" x 10'6", this rug serves as a commanding and luminous anchor for any sophisticated interior.
Why It’s Unique
This Mehrivan is distinguished by its rare germinating botanical motifs and a metallic-leaning color story.
The "Germinating Boteh" Field: Unlike standard floral layouts, the field is covered in an all-over "germinating boteh" design. These stylized, seed-like motifs represent the beginning of life and growth, rendered here with sharp, serrated leaves in a unique tiered format that creates a rhythmic, pulsating energy across the room.
Reciprocating Turtle Samovar Border: The design is framed by a wide, authoritative main border featuring a reciprocating "Turtle Samovar" motif. This geometric relief provides a strong, masculine boundary that perfectly balances the fluid, interconnected vines of the central field.
Heavy, "Lived-In" Abrash: This rug features heavy abrash—natural horizontal variations in tone. These color shifts act as the "DNA" of a hand-knotted rug, giving the brick and silver tones a painterly depth that gives the piece an authentic, vintage soul.
Warm "Sunset" Palette: The color story is a sophisticated blend of earthy warmth and metallic cooling. A foundation of dusty brick red and apricot blush is elevated by shimmering accents of oxidized silver, platinum, and pale gold, with touches of pale coffee brown for grounding definition.
Condition & Heritage Quality
Crafted in the 1960s, this carpet is in excellent vintage condition, offering a sleek, "low-profile" aesthetic that is highly sought after by modern designers.
Sleek Texture: The pile shows even wear down to the knot heads, creating a smooth surface that allows furniture to sit perfectly level. This "distressed" texture is incredibly practical for high-traffic areas and dining rooms.
Expertly Maintained: Recently professionally cleaned and prepared for in-home use. The original side cord selvages are largely intact or restored, and the sides and ends have been fully secured to ensure the rug remains a centerpiece of your home for decades to come.
Product Details
Dimensions: 8'1" x 10'6"
Origin: Hand-knotted in Persia (Mehrivan/Heriz Region)
Circa: 1960s Vintage
Motif: Tiered Germinating Boteh and Turtle Samovar Border
Colors: Brick red, oxidized silver, apricot blush, and pale gold
