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Dimensions: 3'0" x 17'1" (91 cm x 521 cm).
Circa: 1920.
This antique Northwest Persian runner, circa 1920, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind weaving with a long, elegant field anchored by a chain of faceted medallions and finely drawn border motifs. Its softly faded taupe and camel ground is accented with ivory, pale blue, and terracotta details, giving the rug a refined vintage patina and strong decorative versatility. A distinctive hand-knotted Persian runner for collectors who appreciate elongated proportions and nuanced age, it is especially well-suited for a hallway, entryway, or kitchen.
Faded neutral tones of taupe, ivory, camel, pale blue, terracotta, brown, sage, and charcoal, with a taupe field.
Northwest Persian is a regional designation covering the broad arc of carpet-producing areas in Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and the surrounding provinces of northwestern Iran — including Heriz, Serapi, Bakhshayesh, Karaje, and the many Kurdish and Shahsavan tribal weaving groups of the region. The area has been one of the most prolific and important sources of antique carpets in the world.
Northwest Persian rugs share a family resemblance: bold geometric or semi-geometric designs, strong natural dye palettes, and robust construction on wool or cotton foundations. The range of quality and style is enormous — from grand Serapi palace carpets to humble village runners — but all share a vitality and directness that makes them perennially compelling.











































