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Rare Antique Sarab Runner
For sale by Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €18,135     $19,685
£15,500
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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

19th century
Description

Beautiful rare tribal antique Sarab runner woven with the date at the top of the runner, reading 1287 which translates to 1870 in the Gregorian calendar.  An amazing piece 153 years old and in fabulous condition.

Restoration is apparent on this runner as you would probably expect with a piece of this age, but it is scattered and minimal.  We have beautiful dye change in the minor guardrail borders, going from light green to darker greens.

A light brown toned background, with pale blues, indigo blues, pinks and green detailing in the connecting lozenge design.  A delightful intricate design woven with great skill.  A very attractive tribal runner woven in East Azerbaijan which is one of 30 provinces in north-west Persia.

Sarab is famous for good quality runners and rugs and their design is almost always geometric, with repeating medallions.  More often the medallions are hex-column, meaning the hexagons are attached to each other through the length of the runner like we see on this piece.

Purchase this antique runner online from us and we shall securely courier it to your home, with our excellent anti-slip rug underlay which is included in the price.  Or contact us to view it at our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.

Request a home visit to view this wonderful rare antique runner in your own home, please let us know a preferred day and time to see you.  As we have travelled all over the UK visiting customers as far as Norfolk, Scotland and Ireland over the last 30 years.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Sarab Runner to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
478cm (188.19")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA959440
Dealers Internal Reference
10609
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
Beautiful rare tribal antique Sarab runner woven with the date at the top of the runner, reading 1287 which translates to 1870 in the Gregorian calendar.  An amazing piece 153 years old and in fabulous condition.
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Restoration is apparent on this runner as you would probably expect with a piece of this age, but it is scattered and minimal.
Farnham Antique Carpets

  We have beautiful dye change in the minor guardrail borders, going from light green to darker greens.

fig 1. A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders.
fig 1. Rare Antique Sarab Runner

A light brown toned background, with pale blues, indigo blues, pinks and green detailing in the connecting lozenge design.  A delightful intricate design woven with great skill.  A very attractive tribal runner woven in East Azerbaijan which is one of 30 provinces in north-west Persia.

fig 2. A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders.
fig 2. Rare Antique Sarab Runner

Sarab is famous for good quality runners and rugs and their design is almost always geometric, with repeating medallions.  More often the medallions are hex-column, meaning the hexagons are attached to each other through the length of the runner like we see on this piece.

fig 3. A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders.
fig 3. Rare Antique Sarab Runner

Purchase this antique runner online from us and we shall securely courier it to your home, with our excellent anti-slip rug underlay which is included in the price.  Or contact us to view it at our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.

fig 4. A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders.
fig 4. Rare Antique Sarab Runner

Request a home visit to view this wonderful rare antique runner in your own home, please let us know a preferred day and time to see you.  As we have travelled all over the UK visiting customers as far as Norfolk, Scotland and Ireland over the last 30 years.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Sarab Runner to the 1870s.

Height
478cm (188.19")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA959440
Dealers Internal Ref
10609
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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Archive I A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders.

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Archive II A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View II
Archive III A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View III
Archive IV A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View IV
Archive V A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View V
Archive VI A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View VI
Archive VII A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View VII
Archive VIII A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View VIII
Archive IX A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View IX
Archive X A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View X
Archive XI A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View XI
Archive XII A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View XII
Archive XIII A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View XIII
Archive XIV A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View XIV
Archive XV A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders. View XV
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A long hand-knotted Persian Sarab runner rug featuring diamond pole medallions on a camel brown field with geometric flowerhead borders.
Rare Antique Sarab runner
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRunners
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Camel Hair, Cotton
  • ColourCamel Brown
  • MotifsDiamond pole medallions, Camel wool field, Geometric flowerhead border, Hooked lattice pattern
  • SizeH 478 cm (188 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This rare 1870 Persian tribal Sarab runner measures 478 cm high by 102 cm wide and 4 cm deep, with a hand-knotted construction using wool, camel hair, and cotton. The piece displays a camel brown field decorated with a sequence of connected diamond pole medallions enclosing geometric motifs in pale blue, indigo blue, pink, and green detailing. Woven design elements include a hooked lattice pattern on the background and a geometric flowerhead border flanked by guardrail borders showing a dye change from light green to darker greens. The date 1287 appears woven at the top in the Gregorian calendar equivalent, and scattered minimal restoration is present along the body. Suitable for placement in a long hallway, a spacious corridor, or an extended landing in a home interior, the runner brings traditional Persian tribal character to an English Country House aesthetic. The narrow elongated format fits well along interior passageways or narrow living spaces where floor coverings add texture and warmth to wooden or tiled flooring. Regular domestic foot traffic can be accommodated by the wool and camel hair composition, while the included anti-slip underlay secures the textile in position during daily household use.

FAQs

Sarab rugs originate from Northwest Persia, crafted in a village south of Heriz known for producing long, narrow runners featuring distinctive camel wool fields and geometric diamond medallions.

These rugs are hand-knotted using undyed camel hair or local wool for the pile, knotted onto a strong cotton or wool warp and weft foundation.

Authentic pieces are identified by their characteristic camel-toned fields, repeated lattice or diamond pole medallions, symmetric Turkish knots, and wide reciprocal saw-tooth or flowerhead borders.

Position the runner in long entryways, hallways, or narrow kitchens to introduce grounding warmth, texture, and pattern alongside neutral or contemporary architectural elements.

Vacuum gently without the rotating brush bar, rotate regularly to ensure even wear, and clean spills immediately with cold water and a clean cloth, seeking professional rug washing when required.
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