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The Scarlet Passage: An Antique Persian Karabakh Masterpiece of Courtly Grace
$5,460
£4,156.43
€4,751.67
CA$7,682.29
A$8,403.17
CHF 4,424.50
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NOK 56,390.83
SEK 51,584.16
DKK 35,490.14
About the Item
61448 Antique Persian Karabakh Rug Runner, 03'01 x 15'04. Woven as a ceremonial corridor of color and meaning, this one-of-a-kind antique Persian Karabakh rug runner unfolds like a stately procession beneath one’s feet. Its saturated red field glows with the authority of imperial halls and noble salons, immediately announcing a presence that is confident, cultured, and unmistakably rare. Pieces of this caliber were never intended for anonymity—they were crafted to impress, to endure, and to quietly signal refinement to those who recognize true heritage.
Across the length of the runner, an allover lattice of Herati motifs pulses with rhythmic elegance. Each rosette and curling leaf forms part of an ancient visual language symbolizing fertility, protection, and continuity—iconic motifs passed down through generations of master weavers in the Caucasus. The repetition is deliberate and hypnotic, transforming the runner into a flowing textile manuscript that rewards slow looking and thoughtful placement.
Framing the field, a graceful floral border softens the exclusive composition with organic movement, while the inner running dog—or Vitruvian scroll—guard band introduces classical balance and architectural discipline. This harmonious pairing of botanical lyricism and geometric precision reflects Karabakh’s unique position at the crossroads of Persian sophistication and Caucasian strength, a balance prized by collectors and designers alike.
Hand-knotted in lustrous wool and mellowed by time, this exquisite work of art offers more than beauty—it offers provenance, stature, and soul. Ideal for grand hallways, galleries, or layered within a curated interior, it elevates its surroundings with quiet authority. To own such an extraordinary masterpiece is to claim a fragment of history, an heirloom textile that speaks fluently of taste, discernment, and enduring prestige.
Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'01 x 15'04.
Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Length: 184 in (467.36 cm)
- Style:Kazak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900-1909
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61448 Antique Persian Karabakh Rug Runner, 03 01 x 15 041stDibs: LU942948006162
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