Vintage Persian Medallion No. 74 2’10 x 9’8

C. 1920–1940 Heriz-Serapi runner from northwest Persia, hand-knotted in wool with a vivid field and indigo border. Tribal florals bloom across the length of this piece, grounded by teal and blush accents and softened by nearly a century of patina

    •    Layout: Central Heriz medallion with branching floral and vine motifs radiating symmetrically

    •    Borders:

    •    Main border: “Turtle-vine” or Herati-inspired palmette sequence in indigo

    •    Guard borders: Zigzag ivory and coral — highly recognizable Heriz detailing

    •    Visual Character: Dynamic and architectural — large motifs, open field spacing, and powerful color balance

•    Type: Heriz–Serapi (village workshop)

    •    Region: Northwest Persia, Azerbaijan district

    •    Era: c. 1920–1940

    •    Weave Origin: Village-level production — likely woven in a smaller satellite village of the Heriz region (Ahar or Bakhshayesh)