Rectangle Ivory Beige Cream White and Purple Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Antique Allover Geometric Wool Runner. This exquisite runner, dating from the 1920s, showcases the subtle elegance of early 20th-century weaving. The field is dominated by a harmonious palette of ivory beige cream white tones, providing a luminous backdrop for the geometric motifs and emphasizing the rug’s refined simplicity.
The structure of the design features repeating square cartouches, each containing stylized floral and geometric elements rendered in muted purple and soft olive hues. This piece employs an allover geometric pattern, where the repeating elements create a continuous visual rhythm down the length of the runner, characteristic of certain sophisticated Chinese weaving traditions adapted for Western decorative tastes.
Its long, narrow format suggests it was intended for a hallway or passage, functioning effectively as a small 2ft x 5.09ft size rug. The use of soft, durable wool pile ensures a luxurious texture underfoot, complementing the restrained color scheme which utilizes the complex border framework to define the edges of the composition.
A testament to the enduring quality of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool piece retains its original charm and structural integrity. It represents a refined example within our collection of antique rugs, offering both historical value and sophisticated decorative appeal suitable for modern interiors.
Condition: Good.
