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Antique Kurdish Runner

Name: Antique Kurdish Runner
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1146640
Price: 1750 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Sold 23 July 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets

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Woven by the Jaf tribe in Kurdistan, these tribal Kurdish rugs and small runners are famous for using the repeating diamond shapes, often seen in their tribal bags. Dating from the early 20th century, it is over 100 years old and in brilliant order. The Kurdish weavers of North-West Persia and Kurdistan produced excellent wool and natural dyes, these colours have retained their depth but also mellowed over the last century.

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Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

230cm (90.55")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1146640

Dealers Internal Reference

11610

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

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The Kurdish weavers of North-West Persia and Kurdistan produced excellent wool and natural dyes, these colours have retained their depth but also mellowed over the last century.

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fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in rich tones of red, blue, and cream. — fig 1. Antique Kurdish Runner

We have various options to help you the best way we can, choose your preference below.....

•Request a home visit and view this Kurdish rug at home, on a convenient day and time.

•We have travelled all over the UK helping interior designers and private customers since 1990.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in rich tones of red, blue, and cream. — fig 2. Antique Kurdish Runner

•Book in a showroom visit to view this antique rug up close and many more.

•Reserve this Kurdish rug for your home or project, this way you shall not miss out on it.

•Purchase this rug via our secure checkout, we ship our carpets and rugs worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

230cm (90.55")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1146640

Dealers Internal Ref

11610

About the Dealer

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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Kurdish rugs are hand-knotted textiles produced by nomadic and village weavers primarily in the mountainous regions spanning modern-day Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria. Known for robust construction and deeply symbolic geometric motifs, these pieces reflect the rich cultural heritage and weaving traditions passed down through generations.

Authentic antique Kurdish rugs typically feature hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation threads (warp and weft), dyed using natural botanical and mineral colourants. They are constructed using symmetrical or asymmetrical knots, resulting in a dense, durable pile designed to withstand generations of heavy use.

Authenticity is identified by examining the irregularities in hand-spinning and knotting, natural variations in vegetable-dyed wool, and the condition of the selvedges and fringe. Genuine older pieces display organic wear patterns, slight asymmetries in the geometric design, and traditional tribal motifs unique to Kurdish weaving traditions.

An antique tribal runner adds textural warmth, colour, and historical depth to contemporary spaces, working particularly well in transitional hallways, corridors, or narrow kitchens. Pairing the rug with clean-lined modern furniture allows the rich geometric pattern and time-worn patina to serve as a striking focal point.

Preserve antique wool rugs by vacuuming gently on a low-suction setting without a rotating brush roll to protect the fragile pile. Professional hand-washing by a specialist in antique textiles is recommended every few years, along with the use of a breathable rug underlay to prevent sliding and fibre abrasion.

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