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Antique Karaja Runner
For sale by Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €4,914     $5,334
£4,200
Farnham Antique Carpets

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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Antique Karaja Runner

1900 - 1920
Description

A vivid and extremely colourful antique Karaja runner which uses designs you would see in Caucasian rugs woven in Azerbaijan.  Chemical dyes were introduced around 1880 and often can be found in rugs from this region, and this runner has used these bright and bold early dyes.  Woven with a very unusual grey tone background.

This antique runner has actually been signed by the weaver and woven with the date, it seems to work out in the islamic calendar to be 1922 which would definitely align with with the bright dyes.  So exactly 100 years old this year!

Condition is very good, a great soft wool pile all over, the runner is tribal so it doesn't sit completely straight, but with our underlay it could be manipulated to straighten out some more.  A very interesting piece and available now.

Use our request home visit service to try any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire and the rest of the UK by appointment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
417cm (164.17")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Karaja Persian Runner to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA927213
Dealers Internal Reference
156
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 vivid and extremely colourful antique Karaja runner which uses designs you would see in Caucasian rugs woven in Azerbaijan.
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 Chemical dyes were introduced around 1880 and often can be found in rugs from this region, and this runner has used these bright and bold early dyes.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 Woven with a very unusual grey tone background.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border.
fig 1. Antique Karaja Runner

This antique runner has actually been signed by the weaver and woven with the date, it seems to work out in the islamic calendar to be 1922 which would definitely align with with the bright dyes.  So exactly 100 years old this year!

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border.
fig 2. Antique Karaja Runner

Condition is very good, a great soft wool pile all over, the runner is tribal so it doesn't sit completely straight, but with our underlay it could be manipulated to straighten out some more.  A very interesting piece and available now.

Use our request home visit service to try any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire and the rest of the UK by appointment.

Height
417cm (164.17")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Karaja Persian Runner to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA927213
Dealers Internal Ref
156
Farnham Antique Carpets
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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An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border.

Antique Karaja Runner

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border. View IX
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An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border.
Antique Karaja runner
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An antique hand-knotted Karaja wool runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions and stylized animal motifs along a central light blue field with a wide terracotta patterned border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRunner Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta and Blue
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Stylized animal figures, Latch-hook motifs, Geometric border bands
  • SizeH 417 cm (164 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This antique Karaja runner rug dates from the 1920 period in the Persian Tribal style. It is hand-knotted from wool and cotton materials with a soft pile finish, displaying a grey background field alongside terracotta, blue, red, pink, yellow, and brown tones. The decoration includes repeating geometric medallions, stylized animal figures, latch-hook motifs, geometric border bands, woven signatures, and an Islamic calendar date. It measures 417 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, and the tribal weave causes it to rest with an uneven alignment. Suitable for placement along lengthy hallways, spacious corridors, or wide entryways in a traditional home, this carpet brings bright colour and historic character to high-traffic floor spaces. It pairs effectively with wooden floorboards in an English Country House interior aesthetic, while underlay can assist in adjusting its straightness on the floor surface.

FAQs

Karaja rugs are hand-knotted tribal textiles woven in Northwest Persia near the Heriz region. They are characterized by repeating medallion schemes, often alternating between geometric latch-hook motifs and central star-shaped figures.

These rugs are crafted with a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation, using natural vegetable dyes to achieve saturated hues of terracotta, indigo, and cream.

Authentic pieces exhibit single-weft construction, a slightly ribbed texture on the back, and characteristic geometric medallion motifs alternating along the field, accompanied by stylized animal or floral details.

A traditional Persian runner provides colour and structural interest in entryways, long corridors, or alongside kitchen islands, pairing seamlessly with natural timber flooring and neutral architectural palettes.

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to ensure even wear, and use a high-quality rug underlay to protect the foundation from friction.
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