Rug & Kilim's Mamluk-Inspired Runner Rug in Deep Forest and Indigo Medallions

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This magnificent 3x15 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection is a bold abstract piece.

Hand-knotted in silk, it … Read more This magnificent 3x15 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection is a bold abstract piece.

Hand-knotted in silk, it features a continuous, cyclical geometric medallion pattern utilizing saturated tones of deep forest green, teal, and indigo.

On the Design:

Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, this beautiful runner from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection is a masterful study in luminous color and liquid-like texture. The exquisite silk pile brings a radiant, shifting depth to this highly detailed geometric pattern.

The design is inspired by antique Mamluk rugs of some of the most sought-after medallion designs, reimagined with some of the most unexpected, refreshing modern colors.

The runner features a continuous, cyclical repetition of interlocking octagonal and circular medallion forms, which are set against a richly complex field.

The palette is a mesmerizing fusion of cool, saturated hues: deep forest green blends with oxidized teal and emerald, while the central geometric forms are defined by subtle accents of midnight blue and dark indigo.

The darker tones of the design seem to subtly bleed into the lighter green foundation, creating an effect of deep, underwater saturation.

The entire surface is treated with an intentional antique color-wash, lending the bold geometric pattern a time-worn, treasured patina.

This deft finish softens the lines and causes the rich colors to beautifully meld and flow.

This piece achieves a rare balance of traditional Mamluk intricacy and rich, distressed modern finish, offering a deeply luxurious and sophisticated canvas that transforms any long space with its dramatic, jewel-toned luster. See less