Antique Persian Runner Rug 19th Century

Name: A Very Long, Narrow Antique Runner 540x96 Cm
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1019743
Price: 3850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectRunner Rugs
Period19th century
StyleTraditional Tribal
MaterialWool
ColourDark Blue & Terracotta
MotifsGeometric lattice, Diamond medallions, Patterned borders
SizeH 540 cm (213 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This is an antique hand-knotted wool runner rug from the mid 19th century, designed in a traditional tribal style with a mid blue ground and unusual green borders. The wool pile is low and even, showing old repairs consistent with age, alongside an all-over lattice pattern containing shrubs and human forms, plus geometric diamond medallions and multi-layered patterned borders in shades of terracotta, pale pink, cream and soft orange. The piece measures 540 cm high by 96 cm wide by 1 cm deep. In a home today, this runner serves as a floor covering positioned along a hallway, entryway, or long corridor to add warmth, colour and historical character to interior spaces. It provides a durable walking surface for high-traffic thoroughfares while introducing traditional textile artistry to English country house schemes.

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Traditional tribal runner rugs are long, narrow floor textiles hand-woven by nomadic or village weavers. They typically feature repeating geometric motifs, stylized medallions, and vibrant natural dyes tailored to fit narrow living spaces and corridors.

These rugs are predominantly crafted using hand-spun wool for the pile, knotted onto a wool or cotton warp and weft structure. The wool was historically dyed using plant-based and mineral pigments to achieve rich, enduring shades.

Authentic pieces exhibit slight variations in symmetry, pattern execution, and knotting tightness, known as abrash. The underside of the rug shows distinct, visible knot structures identical in design to the pile on top, rather than a glued or synthetic backing.

A long runner rug is ideal for drawing the eye down entryways, grand hallways, or wide corridors. It can be paired with neutral hardwood floors or laid over simple neutral carpeting to add texture, historic character, and visual length.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling the fibres. Blot spills immediately with a dry cloth and seek professional rug cleaning specialists for deep washing.

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