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Persian Tribal Long Rug, Circa 1890, 3.93m X 1.21m
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Persian Tribal Long Rug, Circa 1890, 3.93m X 1.21m

19th century
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Dating to the last quarter of the 19th century, this mysterious runner or long rug from southern Persia has the hallmarks of a genuine tribal weaving. It has an all wool foundation, soft hand-spun wool pile and wonderful natural dyes. However, it is difficult to attribute it with certainty to any of the tribal groupings. The symmetric knot has been used throughout suggesting two main possibilities. One is that it was woven by the Khamseh tribal weavers around Shiraz. The borders and selvages also support a Khamseh attribution. However, other stylistic elements and the dyes also point to the possibility of Luri-Bakhtiar weavers of the Zagros Mountains. Regardless of the exact tribal attribution, it is a strikingly handsome piece. The field is composed of a row of five compartments four of which are decorated with hexagonal medallions and similar ornaments - a format often seen on bagfaces - while one compartment is filled with diagonal rows of polychrome octagons. It is idiosyncratic and typical of the spontaneous nature of the Persian tribal weavers. Other idiosyntraic features include the deliberate break in the inner guard stripes at one end, and the variations in the end and side main borders. Note also the stylised double-headed animal figures in the end borders which also point towards a Luri-Bakhtiar attribution. Today, this handsome piece is both collectible and decorative, and would work as a corridor runner of as a showpiece for a hallway. Remarkably it has surved in very good condition for the age. It retains a full even pile, original selvages and kilim ends. Professionally cleaned in our own workshops.

Physical Dimensions
Height
393cm (154.72")
Width
121cm (47.64")
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Runner Rug to the 1890s.

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SA1215913
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AH62
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Description
Dating to the last quarter of the 19th century, this mysterious runner or long rug from southern Persia has the hallmarks of a genuine tribal weaving. It has an all wool foundation, soft hand-spun wool pile and wonderful natural dyes. However, it is difficult to attribute it with certainty to any of the tribal groupings. The symmetric knot has been used throughout suggesting two main possibilities. One is that it was woven by the Khamseh tribal weavers around Shiraz. The borders and selvages also support a Khamseh attribution.
However, other stylistic elements and the dyes also point to the possibility of Luri-Bakhtiar weavers of the Zagros Mountains.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Regardless of the exact tribal attribution, it is a strikingly handsome piece. The field is composed of a row of five compartments four of which are decorated with hexagonal medallions and similar ornaments - a format often seen on bagfaces - while one compartment is filled with diagonal rows of polychrome octagons. It is idiosyncratic and typical of the spontaneous nature of the Persian tribal weavers. Other idiosyntraic features include the deliberate break in the inner guard stripes at one end, and the variations in the end and side main borders. Note also the stylised double-headed animal figures in the end borders which also point towards a Luri-Bakhtiar attribution. Today, this handsome piece is both collectible and decorative, and would work as a corridor runner of as a showpiece for a hallway. Remarkably it has surved in very good condition for the age. It retains a full even pile, original selvages and kilim ends. Professionally cleaned in our own workshops.

Height
393cm (154.72")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Runner Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215913
Dealers Internal Ref
AH62
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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An antique late 19th-century Persian tribal runner rug with repeating geometric diamond medallions and layered borders in terracotta red, indigo blue, and ochre yellow.
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Persian Tribal Long Rug, Circa 1890, 3.93m X 1.21m

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An antique late 19th-century Persian tribal runner rug with repeating geometric diamond medallions and layered borders in terracotta red, indigo blue, and ochre yellow.
Persian Tribal Long Rug, Circa 1890, 3.93m x 1.21m
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An antique late 19th-century Persian tribal runner rug with repeating geometric diamond medallions and layered borders in terracotta red, indigo blue, and ochre yellow.
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Persian tribal runners from the late 19th century were hand-knotted by nomadic weavers, featuring bold geometric motifs, repeating diamond medallions, and narrow proportions designed for mobility and traditional living spaces.

These rugs were constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and warp/weft foundation, coloured with natural vegetable dyes extracted from plants, roots, and minerals.

Authentic antique examples exhibit subtle colour variations known as abrash, hand-finished selvedges, flexible wool foundations, and visible hand-tied knots on the reverse side.

A long tribal runner adds rich colour, historic pattern, and texture to hallways, entryways, galley kitchens, or along the side of a bed on timber flooring.

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