Antique N.W. Persian Hallway Runner Wool Gray Rug
$12,500.00
| Stock number | 18908 |
| Size | 6 ft x 13 ft (1.83 m x 3.96 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1860 |
| Style | N.W. Persian |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique N.W. Persian Hallway Runner Wool Gray Rug, Circa Date: 1860s. This exceptional piece represents the finest weaving traditions of Northwest Persia during the mid-19th century, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated textile art of the Qajar era. Its deep, muted palette, dominated by gray color rugs, provides a grounding elegance rarely found in pieces of this age. The field features a dense, rhythmic arrangement of stylized boteh or palmette forms, meticulously rendered in soft reds, creams, and subtle blues against the shifting ground. This continuous, repeating structure defines the classic allover rugs pattern, ensuring visual continuity and depth suitable for long, narrow spaces. Hand-knotted using high-quality wool, the pile retains a remarkable integrity, testifying to the durability of natural dyes and expert craftsmanship.