Antique Persian Kilim Runner Rug in Colorful Geometric Medallions | Rug & Kilim

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Handwoven in wool circa 1920, this 4x13 antique Persian Kilim and gallery runner is an exciting new curation from Rug … Read more Handwoven in wool circa 1920, this 4x13 antique Persian Kilim and gallery runner is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare tribal rugs and flatweaves.

On the Design:

The design features a polychromatic colorway, though there’s a notable presence of beige-brown tones in the field and border, underscoring more vibrant hues of orange, pink, blue, and yellow in the floating medallions above. Admirers of the craft and keen eyes will note a particular emphasis of diamond and ram’s horn motifs in the patterns at play—widely celebrated symbols of strength and protection in many nomadic cultures, though once must appreciate appreciate the particular use of superimposition and dimensionality through color in this piece, as well as the particular brightness and whimsy like few pieces of this age enjoy in such fine condition now. It’s an exemplary find in personal, intimate style and rustic, old-world charm that gives Persian tribal Kilims their beauty and distinction among works of primitivist weaving and folk art today.

Condition:

This antique Persian kilim further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less