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The Midnight Medallion: An Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug of Tribal Majesty
$3,080
£2,351.83
€2,677.64
CA$4,324.81
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About the Item
61242 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03'11 x 05'04. A masterwork of tribal artistry and ancestral symbolism, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Karaja Heriz rug embodies the soul of northwest Persia’s most celebrated weaving tradition. Its bold composition, centered around a powerful scarab-like medallion, speaks to both protection and rebirth—ancient motifs that transcend mere ornament to become emblems of endurance and prestige. The interplay between deep indigo and burnished terracotta creates a visual gravitas that feels both regal and timeless, a statement of power in woven form. This is not a rug that simply adorns a space; it commands it.
The central medallion—flanked by stylized pinwheels, lozenges, and cosmic stars—pulses with rhythmic geometry, each form deliberately placed to mirror the cycles of life and the constellations that once guided desert travelers. The deep navy field surrounding it serves as a night sky, upon which celestial motifs emerge like constellations traced by ancient hands. Every esoteric symbol tells a story: pinwheels evoke the eternal flow of time, lozenges suggest strength and guardianship, while quincunx formations embody cosmic balance—a sacred union of the earthly and the divine. The artistry here is not only visual but spiritual, a narrative encoded in wool.
The exceptional border is a masterpiece in its own right—a rare “bird-on-a-pole” design, unique to the Karaja region. Each stylized bird perches in quiet symmetry, its posture echoing themes of ascension and divine protection. These signature motifs, rendered in ochre, crimson, and sapphire, create a frame of power and purpose—an enclosing rhythm that guards the secrets of the inner field. Dual guard bands of geometric motifs lend additional refinement, harmonizing form and function in the way only master Persian weavers could achieve.
With its balance of raw tribal vitality and sophisticated geometry, this exquisite work of art stands as a testament to a vanishing art form—one born from nomadic intuition and perfected through centuries of lineage. Its palette of midnight blues, russet reds, and ivory undertones gives it a presence that transcends design trends, appealing to collectors and connoisseurs who understand that rarity is defined not only by age or condition, but by soul. In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, heritage and artistry converge, making it an heirloom worthy of the most discerning interiors.
Rendered in variegated shades of navy blue, red, brown, beige, plum, taupe, cerulean, rose, tan, and coffee with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'11 x 05'04.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Length: 64 in (162.56 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61242 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03 11 x 05 041stDibs: LU942941045892
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