Hand-Knotted Indo-Karaja Carpet Runner

Item Details

A hand-knotted Indo-Karaja carpet runner. This wool rug, likely made in India, features a Persian Karaja tribal design in a palette of cherry, saffron, azure, pink, and midnight blue. It begins with a vertical row of medallions in two alternating shapes, one hooked, the other a box with a protruding arm on each side. The medallions rest on a cherry field, which is filled with geometric florets, chevrons, and vertebral motifs. Framing the field are compound borders, including a Caucasian-style floral meander main border with slanted bars over saffron, and minor borders featuring geometric meander patterns. Selvedges are overcast. Ends finish with ivory cotton warp fringe. 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.

Type	carpet runner
Manufacturing Process	Handmade
Period	Neither

Condition

- there are some tiny repaired damaged spots; minor wear along selvedges; could benefit from professional cleaning.

Dimensions

- approximately 3’ W x 10.8’ D.

Item #

17BOS182-006