Hand-Knotted Indo-Caucasian "Cloudband" Carpet Runner

Item Details

A hand-knotted Indo-Caucasian carpet runner. This wool rug is rendered in a palette of terracotta, black, cream, camel, and celadon. It features a tile lattice pattern of diamonds, which alternately enclose cloudband motifs amid palmettes and cruciform medallions with lanceolate wings. The field is framed by three borders, including a split-leaf herati main border grounded in terracotta. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at each end with ivory wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.

• 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 advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- to fair; there are rips, including an area at one end of the rug where a portion has been trimmed away; fraying at the corners; the rug could benefit from professional cleaning.

Dimensions

- approximately 2.9’ W x 15’ D.

Item #

17BOS142-089