Rare Heriz 'Maslaghan Design' Runner, Persian

A very interesting and rare Heriz runner with the design associated to Maslaghan rugs, there design is so recognisable as it always nearly consists of this zig-zag medallion design connected down the centre of the rug.  The smaller motifs scattered behind in the deep blue are geometric floral designs.  A very contemporary looking runner in many ways, they have vivid designs and great colours.  The weave is that of Heriz in the north of Persia and the condition is tough and full of good wool pile.  Just professionally washed by ourselves and ready to use.

Maslaghan is small district in the Saveh area, east of Hamadan in the village of Kerdar.  Hamadan was an area which produced many tribal weavings in varying styles and qualities.  The name implies a carpet which carries a lightening pattern! Which is the famous zig-zag medallion we see on this rug.

Heriz and Karaja are not far from the Azerbaijan Border so they draw influences from many Caucasian rugs and runners. They are easily recognisable with repeating medallions similar to those in caucasian rugs. The central motif is often the latch-hooked design motif or an eight-pointed star.  The village weavings of Karaja such as this runner often use a simpler repeating medallion design with a great array of colour.

Request a home visit to arrange an ideal day and time for us to visit you to show you this unusual antique Heriz small runner in situ, so you can see if the size, colour and design works in your home.  We travel all over the UK helping customers and interior designers.

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.