Vintage Handwoven Karaja Carpet Runner

Item Details

A vintage handwoven Karaja carpet runner, circa latter half 20th century. It features a bright crimson field populated with a row of alternating large-scale hooked and star medallions in a colorway of indigo, cadet blue, saffron, ivory and ruby, some having defined arrow motifs. The surrounding field has a variety of symbols and floral motifs in the same palette. It has checked barberpole guard borders in two color fields; ivory and bright blue, with checks in mocha brown, red and blue. The principal border has the field crimson, with a rectilinear running water pattern. It has variegated double overcast selvedge and short, natural wool warp fringe to either end. Unmarked.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is responsible for, and advised to bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- to fair for age. It has some sun fading and fiber loss consistent with use over time.

Dimensions

- measures approximately 2.1′ × 11.5′.

Item #

16ATL055-141