What defines an antique Gorevan rug?

Gorevan rugs originate from the Heriz region of Northwest Persia and are characterised by bold geometric medallions, angular motifs, and heavy-duty wool construction.

What materials are used in traditional Gorevan runners?

These runners are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton or wool foundation, coloured with natural plant dyes.

How do you identify authentic Persian Gorevan textiles?

Authentic pieces feature structured geometric designs with stepped diamond medallions, natural colour variation known as abrash, and hand-bound selvedges.

How should a geometric runner be styled in a modern interior?

Position the runner in narrow hallways, long entryways, or along the side of a bed to introduce warm colour, geometric pattern, and visual texture.

What is the proper care method for an antique wool runner?

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only attachment, rotate periodically to equalise wear, and clean liquid spills immediately with cold water and clean cloth.

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Antique Gorevan Runner

Name: Antique Gorevan Runner
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202864
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A rustic antique Gorevan runner with beautiful natural colours using warm reds, greens, yellows and pale blue dyes. The geometric design of repeating medallions with stars in the centre is almost quite contemporary in certain ways and could work in both traditional and contemporary settings. There is some lovely 'abrash' which is the term for dye change in the some of the repeating medallions. This antique runner is in very good condition with a high wool pile and no losses to the fringes, the sides are original in parts and have been tidied up in places. A lovely antique runner ideal to brighten a corridor or entrance.

Heriz, Karaja and Gorevan villages are not far from the Azerbaijan Border so they draw influences from many Caucasian rugs and runners. They are easily recognisable with repeating medallions similar to those in caucasian rugs. The central motif is often the latch-hooked design motif or an eight-pointed star. The village weavings of Karaja such as this runner often use a simpler repeating medallion design with a great array of colour.

Visit our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey to see this vibrant antique runner and many more, we have nearly a 1000 items in our inventory. Alternatively request a home visit, as we love to travel the country showing our carpets, rugs and runners in-situ, this is a free service we have provided for over 30 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

254cm (100.00")

Width

71cm (27.95")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Gorevan Persian Runner to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1202864

Dealers Internal Reference

12040

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 rustic antique Gorevan runner with beautiful natural colours using warm reds, greens, yellows and pale blue dyes.

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The geometric design of repeating medallions with stars in the centre is almost quite contemporary in certain ways and could work in both traditional and contemporary settings.

Farnham Antique Carpets

There is some lovely 'abrash' which is the term for dye change in the some of the repeating medallions. This antique runner is in very good condition with a high wool pile and no losses to the fringes, the sides are original in parts and have been tidied up in places. A lovely antique runner ideal to brighten a corridor or entrance.

fig 1. An antique Persian Gorevan hand-knotted wool runner rug featuring bold geometric diamond medallions in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream. — fig 1. Antique Gorevan Runner

Heriz, Karaja and Gorevan villages are not far from the Azerbaijan Border so they draw influences from many Caucasian rugs and runners. They are easily recognisable with repeating medallions similar to those in caucasian rugs. The central motif is often the latch-hooked design motif or an eight-pointed star. The village weavings of Karaja such as this runner often use a simpler repeating medallion design with a great array of colour.

fig 2. An antique Persian Gorevan hand-knotted wool runner rug featuring bold geometric diamond medallions in terracotta red, navy blue, and cream. — fig 2. Antique Gorevan Runner

Visit our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey to see this vibrant antique runner and many more, we have nearly a 1000 items in our inventory. Alternatively request a home visit, as we love to travel the country showing our carpets, rugs and runners in-situ, this is a free service we have provided for over 30 years.