Classic Indian Hand-Knotted Haj Jalili Wool Runner Rug 3x10

$2,626

£1,962.93

€2,293.28

CA$3,694.09

A$3,738.71

CHF 2,143.67

MX$45,345.83

NOK 24,930.02

SEK 25,376.35

DKK 17,143.11

About the Item

Dark, opulent, and glowing with the deep jewel-toned richness of a Persian court interior, this magnificent Haj Jalili classic runner from India is a hand-knotted masterpiece of extraordinary botanical refinement and chromatic depth. Its dramatic midnight navy field — dense, velvety, and impossibly rich in tone — provides a breathtaking dark ground for a sweeping allover floral vine scroll composition of exceptional grace and complexity, where large fully bloomed peony rosettes, bold palmette forms, cascading acanthus leaf sprays, and sinuous arabesque tendrils rendered in warm antique gold, taupe, sage green, brick red, ivory, and dusty rose flow across the deep surface with the luminous, glowing quality of candlelight on lacquer. The Haj Jalili tradition represents one of the most prestigious and historically significant weaving legacies in the entire Persian classical canon. Named after the legendary late 19th-century master weaver Haj Jalili of Tabriz — whose workshop produced some of the finest and most technically accomplished rugs ever created — the Haj Jalili style is defined above all by its extraordinary fineness of knotting, its fluid and naturalistically drawn botanical compositions, and its characteristically sophisticated use of deep, richly saturated field colours against which warm gold and ivory floral motifs create a palette of maximum tonal contrast and decorative brilliance. This Indian interpretation honours that supreme heritage with remarkable fidelity and artistic confidence. The allover vine scroll composition unfolds across the midnight navy field with a fluid, stately grace that speaks immediately of master-level design intelligence and supreme weaving craft. Large fully bloomed peony and palmette rosette forms — rendered in warm antique gold, taupe, and ivory with brick red and sage green accent details — anchor the vine scroll at generous intervals, their warm tones glowing with extraordinary luminosity against the deep dark ground. Between and around them, scrolling arabesque tendrils branch and curve with organic ease, carrying smaller secondary blossoms, cascading acanthus leaf forms, and delicate botanical spray details in dusty rose, sage, and ivory — creating a continuous, flowing river of floral abundance that draws the eye along the full length of the runner in a journey of constant botanical discovery. The interplay between the deep midnight navy ground and the warm antique gold floral forms is the defining chromatic achievement of this piece — a pairing of extraordinary tonal contrast and decorative power that has made the navy-and-gold colour combination one of the most enduringly sought-after in the entire classical rug vocabulary. In this runner, that combination is executed with a refinement and precision that is reserved for only the finest production — the gold tones are warm and complex, the navy deep and velvety, and the contrast between them absolute and unwavering across the full length of the piece. The border is classically structured and beautifully proportioned — a wide warm antique gold and taupe primary guard carrying a flowing continuous vine of delicate scrolling floral rosettes, palmette forms, and small botanical ornaments in sage green, brick red, ivory, and warm brown, framed by narrow inner guards in navy and ivory that tie the border palette seamlessly to the deep field. The warm gold border against the midnight navy field creates a frame of exceptional visual drama and classical elegance. Woven entirely in 100% wool pile by skilled Indian artisans working within one of the subcontinent's most accomplished fine rug production traditions, this Haj Jalili runner achieves a surface of exceptional density, warmth, and natural lustre. The wool pile is dense, smooth, and brilliantly coloured, with the depth and evenness of surface quality that speaks immediately of master-level craftsmanship and the finest raw materials. Product Features: Construction: Fully hand-knotted by skilled Indian artisans in the finest Haj Jalili-Tabriz tradition Pile Material: 100% wool — dense, smooth, and naturally lustrous Pattern: Classic Haj Jalili allover floral vine scroll — large peony rosettes, palmette forms, and flowing arabesque tendrils on deep navy ground Primary Colors: Midnight navy, antique gold, warm taupe, sage green, brick red, ivory, dusty rose, warm brown Border: Wide antique gold and taupe primary guard with fine scrolling floral vine in sage, brick red, and ivory Origin: India — producing the finest Haj Jalili-tradition hand-knotted rugs outside of Tabriz itself Style: Classic / Grand Traditional — suits formal, traditional, maximalist, and grand eclectic interiors Ideal Placement: Hallways, entryways, staircases, alongside a dining table, library, or as a dramatic statement runner in a living room or gallery corridor Condition: New — pristine pile with full, even height throughout One-of-a-Kind: Hand-knotted construction and the freely drawn nature of the botanical composition ensure every piece is entirely unique Dark as midnight and brilliant as gold, this Haj Jalili runner is a piece of rare and exceptional decorative magnificence — a hand-knotted artwork of the highest classical tradition that will fill any corridor it graces with deep, glowing beauty and the enduring prestige of one of the most celebrated names in the history of Persian rug weaving. Shipping & Delivery ✦ Free shipping available on this item ✦ Processing time: 2–3 business days for careful packaging and quality inspection ✦ Estimated delivery: 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on destination ✦ Return shipping: Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs in the event of a return ✦ Item is professionally rolled, wrapped, and packaged to ensure safe transit

Dimensions:
Width: 81 in (205.74 cm)Length: 297 in (754.38 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2020
Condition:
Seller Location:
Los Gatos, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 21071stDibs: LU10755250793842

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Classic Indian Hand-Knotted Haj Jalili Wool Runner Rug 3x10

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