Where should I place a runner?

These long formats suit narrow hallways, stair landings, and lengthy corridors where floor protection and visual interest are needed. Their proportions guide movement through a home while softening hard wooden boards. Ensure the space allows adequate clearance for doors to open above the pile thickness. Measuring the corridor length beforehand helps select the correct proportion from narrow Turkish or Persian examples.

How do I clean an old rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar removes surface grit trapped within the wool pile. Professional specialist cleaning remains safest for historic textiles with natural dyes. Avoid soaking the cotton foundation or using harsh chemical detergents that weaken ancient fibres. Prompt attention to spills prevents staining without risking the integrity of the weave.

Are these runners durable?

Hand-spun wool and dense knotting provided nineteenth-century weavers with robust materials suited for heavy household traffic. These textiles were made to withstand generations of footsteps in busy rural and urban homes. Placing an appropriate underlay beneath the rug prevents slipping and reduces wear against the floorboards. Proper cushioning absorbs impact and extends the active life of the wool pile.

How are different regional styles identified?

Distinctive colour palettes, border arrangements, and geometric motifs point toward specific weaving regions such as Kurdistan, Shirvan, or Heriz. Examining the structure of the fringe and the twist of the wool offers further clues to origin. Comparative study of medallion layouts and tribal symbols reveals whether a piece hails from Anatolia, the Caucasus, or Persia. Each region employed specific loom techniques that remain visible on the reverse side.

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An antique corridor runner rug delivers character to long passageways through intricate patterns, durable fibres, and varied historical origins.

19th century

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Antique Sarab Runner

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£8,950

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A Beautiful Antique Bakhtiari Runner 390x108cm

1900 - 1920

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A Beautiful Antique Bakhtiari Runner 390x108cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£2,500

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Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. Rug. Birds Perched on Trees. North West Persia. 340cm X 89cm

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. Rug. Birds Perched on Trees. North West Persia. 340cm X 89cm

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,700

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A Very Long, Narrow Antique Runner 540x96 Cm

19th century

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A Very Long, Narrow Antique Runner 540x96 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£3,850

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Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Long Rug / Runner with Hooked Medallion Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Long Rug / Runner with Hooked Medallion Design, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£4,500

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A Pair of Antique Hamadan Narrow Runners 1022 Cm X 84 Cm

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Antique Hamadan Narrow Runners 1022 Cm X 84 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£4,950

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Antique Kelardasht Narrow Runner. Rug. North Persia. 295cm X 86cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kelardasht Narrow Runner. Rug. North Persia. 295cm X 86cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,250

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Unusual & Captivating Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. North West Persia. 306cm X 72cm.

1900 - 1920

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Unusual & Captivating Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. North West Persia. 306cm X 72cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£2,000

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Antique Heriz Karaja Narrow Runner. Rug. North West Persia. 338cm X 82cm. Only 82cm Wide.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Heriz Karaja Narrow Runner. Rug. North West Persia. 338cm X 82cm. Only 82cm Wide.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£2,250

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Antique Sarab Narrow Village Runner. North West Persia. 330cm X 84cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Sarab Narrow Village Runner. North West Persia. 330cm X 84cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature runner rugs spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, utilising wool, cotton, and hand-spun wool materials across diverse tribal traditions.