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Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.
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Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.

19th century
For Sale by Cotswold Oriental Rugs (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

Size: 12ft 2in x 3ft 8in (370 x 113cm).

Antique Kurdish runner with latch hook medallion design.

Circa 1890.

An excellent Kurdish runner with interesting design on a dark indigo blue ground. The runner is beautifully drawn with many interesting tribal design elements, the array of colours in natural dyes is a feature of this runner. Note the many small animals.

Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The charcoal brown is corroded in places as is typical in many Kurdish weavings.

Ideal runner for domestic furnishing use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2218.

Physical Dimensions
Height
370cm (145.67")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner Rug to the 1890s.

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SA920619
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R-2218
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Description
Size: 12ft 2in x 3ft 8in (370 x 113cm).

Antique Kurdish runner with latch hook medallion design.

Circa 1890.

An excellent Kurdish runner with interesting design on a dark indigo blue ground.

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The runner is beautifully drawn with many interesting tribal design elements, the array of colours in natural dyes is a feature of this runner.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Note the many small animals.

fig 1. An antique Kurdish wool runner rug featuring a dark central field filled with diamond latch hook medallions and geometric polychrome borders.
fig 1. Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.

Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The charcoal brown is corroded in places as is typical in many Kurdish weavings.

Ideal runner for domestic furnishing use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-2218.

Height
370cm (145.67")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA920619
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2218
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique Kurdish wool runner rug featuring a dark central field filled with diamond latch hook medallions and geometric polychrome borders.

Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique Kurdish wool runner rug featuring a dark central field filled with diamond latch hook medallions and geometric polychrome borders. View II
Archive III An antique Kurdish wool runner rug featuring a dark central field filled with diamond latch hook medallions and geometric polychrome borders. View III
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An antique Kurdish wool runner rug featuring a dark central field filled with diamond latch hook medallions and geometric polychrome borders.
ANTIQUE KURDISH RUNNER, LATCH HOOK MEDALLION DESIGN, CIRCA 1890.
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An antique Kurdish wool runner rug featuring a dark central field filled with diamond latch hook medallions and geometric polychrome borders.
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  • ObjectRug Runners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal & Nomadic
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLatch hook medallions, Geometric borders, Stylised animal figures
  • SizeH 370 cm (146 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Kurdish runner from around 1890 is a tribal wool rug measuring 370 cm high, 113 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. The hand-woven textile presents a dark indigo blue and charcoal brown ground filled with a sequence of diamond-shaped latch-hook medallions, geometric motifs, stylised animal figures, and complex polychrome borders in tones of red, blue, cream, orange, and green. The piece shows slight even wear, a good pile, and characteristic corrosion in the dark brown areas. Suitable for domestic furnishing use, the rug provides practical floor covering along narrow hallways, corridors, or spacious entryways in a traditional English country house interior. The hand-washed runner arrives ready for placement in a home today, adding historical texture and a pattern of traditional nomadic motifs to high-traffic residential spaces.

FAQs

Kurdish rugs originate from the nomadic and semi-nomadic Kurdish tribes of the Middle East, renowned for their geometric tribal iconography, saturated colours, and durable construction. Distinct features frequently include stacked diamond medallions with latch-hook motifs, abstract animal figures, and framed geometric borders.

These rugs were hand-knotted using locally sourced, hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation. The wool was dyed using natural plant and mineral dyes, producing rich, saturated tones with subtle variations in colour, known as abrash.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display organic variations in design symmetry and dye colours due to village weaving conditions. The reverse side reveals visible hand-knotted construction, flexible wool foundations, and soft wear patterns consistent with age rather than chemical distressing.

A long tribal runner works effectively in hallways, entry corridors, or galley kitchens to introduce texture and depth. Positioned over light timber or stone flooring, the saturated dark ground and geometric motifs provide architectural grounding and visual contrast.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotary brush bar to protect the wool fibres. A high-quality underlay pad should be positioned underneath to prevent slippage and reduce wear, and professional spot cleaning by a textile specialist is recommended.
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