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Antique Shashavan Runner
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Antique Shashavan Runner

19th century
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A really stunning antique Shashavan runner with exquisite colours and a striped Gendje border design. These tribal weavers from the north-eastern Persia reside in the mountainous area.  This area was home to a smaller group of tribal weavers and these diverse weavings were based on vivid geometric designs usually with medallions repeating throughout such as this piece.

The Turkish Memling Gul is often found on these pieces too and we can see other Caucasian rug attributes too from these pieces which are full of rainbow colours!  The tribal animals and people in this runner can be seen in the main outer border, wonderfully drawn and stylised 'Boteh' motifs in the main field around the connecting diamond medallions.  Great 'abrash' dye change at the top of the runner, which is where the weaver has used a different batch of wool, over the last 100 years it has oxidised differently to the richer reddish brown border colour.

This amazing piece was woven in the late 19th century, condition is extremely good indeed, with a lovely soft wool pile on this tribal piece.  Some tiny areas of old restoration, but the majority is in fantastic original condition.

Shashavan runners are sometimes known as Southern Caucasian rugs but maybe this is due to their close proximity to the Caucasus.  Historians claim the Shah Abbas Safavid (1587-1629) formed this tribe to defend western frontiers against Turkish tribes, hence how the Shah was used to form this nomad tribe.

Physical Dimensions
Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsavan Wool Runner to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001889
Dealers Internal Reference
10821
Dealers Notes

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.

Description
A really stunning antique Shashavan runner with exquisite colours and a striped Gendje border design. These tribal weavers from the north-eastern Persia reside in the mountainous area.
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 This area was home to a smaller group of tribal weavers and these diverse weavings were based on vivid geometric designs usually with medallions repeating throughout such as this piece.
Farnham Antique Carpets

The Turkish Memling Gul is often found on these pieces too and we can see other Caucasian rug attributes too from these pieces which are full of rainbow colours!  The tribal animals and people in this runner can be seen in the main outer border, wonderfully drawn and stylised 'Boteh' motifs in the main field around the connecting diamond medallions.  Great 'abrash' dye change at the top of the runner, which is where the weaver has used a different batch of wool, over the last 100 years it has oxidised differently to the richer reddish brown border colour.

This amazing piece was woven in the late 19th century, condition is extremely good indeed, with a lovely soft wool pile on this tribal piece.  Some tiny areas of old restoration, but the majority is in fantastic original condition.

Shashavan runners are sometimes known as Southern Caucasian rugs but maybe this is due to their close proximity to the Caucasus.  Historians claim the Shah Abbas Safavid (1587-1629) formed this tribe to defend western frontiers against Turkish tribes, hence how the Shah was used to form this nomad tribe.

Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsavan Wool Runner to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1001889
Dealers Internal Ref
10821
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Shahsavan wool runner featuring geometric diamond medallions on a dark brown field framed by red and ivory patterned borders.

Antique Shashavan Runner

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An antique hand-knotted Shahsavan wool runner featuring geometric diamond medallions on a dark brown field framed by red and ivory patterned borders.
Antique Shashavan runner
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An antique hand-knotted Shahsavan wool runner featuring geometric diamond medallions on a dark brown field framed by red and ivory patterned borders.
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  • ObjectRunner Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Nomad
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red and Dark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric diamond medallions, Stylized animal figures, Barber pole border, Tribal guls
  • SizeH 290 cm (114 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This 1890 tribal nomad runner rug originates from north-eastern Persia and is hand-knotted from wool. The piece displays a dark brown field containing geometric diamond medallions, accompanied by styled animal figures, tribal guls, and a barber pole border. Terracotta red and dark brown dominate the palette, alongside ivory and various accent tones. Visible details include abrash dye changes at the top resulting from oxidised wool batches, alongside small areas of old restoration across the soft pile surface. Measuring 290 cm high, 120 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the runner suits placement in a hallway, corridor, or living space as a decorative floor covering. Interior spaces benefit from its historical aesthetic, providing warmth and texture underfoot while bringing traditional nomadic craftsmanship into daily domestic use.

FAQs

Shahsavan carpets are hand-woven textiles created by the Shahsavan nomadic pastoralist confederation inhabiting northwestern Iran and parts of the southern Caucasus. These weaving traditions emphasise bold geometric structures, diamond medallions, and tribal symbols crafted using traditional hand-spinning techniques.

Traditional Shahsavan textiles are woven using locally sourced sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation warps and wefts. The yarns are dyed using natural plant and mineral dyes, producing durable fibres with distinct colour variations known as abrash.

Authentic pieces are identified by their wool-on-wool construction, flexible handle, and small geometric or animal motifs scattered across the field. Variations in dye saturation, slight asymmetry in weave, and traditional border motifs like the barber-pole diagonal stripe further distinguish genuine hand-knotted tribal work.

A long tribal runner introduces colour, visual weight, and texture to linear spaces such as corridors, entryways, and stair landings. The geometric repeating motifs complement minimalist modern architecture, hard stone flooring, or polished timber boards.

Care involves regular light vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling loose fibres. Blot spills immediately with a dry cotton cloth rather than rubbing, use a quality underlay pad to prevent slipping and surface wear, and consult a specialist carpet cleaner for deep washing.
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