3.5x11 Antique Heriz Rug Runner

:: Unusual scale and proportions for the type and age. A Heriz area / Lanbaran rug in runner size proportions and full scale room size main medallion, palmettes, and corner spandrels. Fantastic abrashes in the light blue and medium blue shades with desirable green corner spandrel fills and uncommon gold ochre shade main border and field overlays. Colors and shades include: Soft cherry red, navy blue, sky blue, powder blue, deep gold, ochre, pale coffee brown, jade green, madder root red, rose, chocolate brown, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. One isolated two foot region approximately one third into the rug with an older, now color fast, attempt of counteracting abrash original to the rug with dye, which still remains in part and visible mainly on the reverse side and wefting. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Heriz rug runner made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 3'7" x 11'.

Item ID: ct001759