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Vintage Northwest Persian Runner, No.29798 - Galerie Shabab

Vintage Northwest Persian Runner

No. 29798
Persia, Mid-20th Century
3 ft. 8 in. x 14 ft. 10 in.
(1.11 x 4.49 m)

Wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation.

With a lighter, decorative tonality overall, this kenare (runner) shows a light brown field with repeating open diamonds within broad ashiks.  Herringbone leaves in slate are the most salient items in the field. Main border of doubly enclosed reversing geometric palmettes. The accent colors include green, purple, and dark brown.