Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Karaja Wool Carpet Runner

Item Details

A hand-knotted Persian Karaja carpet runner. This wool rug is hand-knotted in an abrash palette of ruby, ivory, azure, rose and moss. It begins with a vertical row of hooked and cruciform medallions over a ruby field. Populating the field are geometric fillers, including arrows, pinwheels, rosettes and abstract geometric motifs. The field is framed by a narrow chi-chi border over ivory and a wide main border consisting of tree of life forms and setpped floral motifs grounded in black. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at each end with cotton warp fringe. Unlabeled.

Condition

- colors are brash, small seams loose around edges, discoloration and faint stains; would benefit from a professional cleaning.

Dimensions

Item #

18BOS034-085