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141 X 405cm Antique Kurdish Runner
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141 X 405cm Antique Kurdish Runner

19th century
Sold 28 September 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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The 'Mina Khani' design of blue, red and yellow main flowers, interconnected by a green vine with smaller white flowers is one of the best designs in the Kurdish repertoire. When it is done well, it is sublime, as shown here. The design is irregular, full of 'faults' and 'mistakes' which is what gives it the powerful charm. The midnight blue field, also strongly abrashed, allows for a sense of depth behind the flowering vines and the golden yellow border warms it all up. Superb natural dyes and the famous, glistening Kurdish wool. Its a rare treat and im so pleased to have found such a great old rug in original, untouched condition.

4'7" x 13'2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner to the 1850s.

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SA1071016
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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The 'Mina Khani' design of blue, red and yellow main flowers, interconnected by a green vine with smaller white flowers is one of the best designs in the Kurdish repertoire. When it is done well, it is sublime, as shown here. The design is irregular, full of 'faults' and 'mistakes' which is what gives it the powerful charm.
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The midnight blue field, also strongly abrashed, allows for a sense of depth behind the flowering vines and the golden yellow border warms it all up.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Superb natural dyes and the famous, glistening Kurdish wool. Its a rare treat and im so pleased to have found such a great old rug in original, untouched condition.

4'7" x 13'2"

Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071016
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique Kurdish runner featuring an all-over repeating geometric floral lattice pattern in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Kurdish runner featuring an all-over repeating geometric floral lattice pattern in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

141 X 405cm Antique Kurdish Runner

Archive II An antique Kurdish runner featuring an all-over repeating geometric floral lattice pattern in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre tones. View II
Archive III An antique Kurdish runner featuring an all-over repeating geometric floral lattice pattern in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre tones. View III
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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An antique Kurdish runner featuring an all-over repeating geometric floral lattice pattern in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre tones.
141 x 405cm Antique Kurdish Runner
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An antique Kurdish runner featuring an all-over repeating geometric floral lattice pattern in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre tones.
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  • ObjectRunners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton Foundation, Natural Dyes
  • ColourNavy Blue, Terracotta, Ochre
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Stylised floral rosettes, Multi-stripe borders
  • SizeH 400 cm (157 in) x W 145 cm (57 in)

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An antique Kurdish runner is a handwoven elongated carpet traditionally crafted by Kurdish nomadic and village weavers in the mountainous regions spanning modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, known for distinctive geometric motifs and robust construction.

These runners typically feature handspun wool pile knotted onto wool or cotton foundations, dyed using natural vegetable and mineral colourants such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic antique Kurdish rugs display irregularities in weave and symmetry due to hand-knotting, natural abrash colour variations in the wool, and traditional tribal iconography rather than mass-produced uniformity.

This piece adds texture and historical grounding to transitional or contemporary hallways, corridors, and narrow spaces, pairing well with natural wood floors and minimalist furniture.

Preserve the rug by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush bar, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable underlay to minimise friction and wear.
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