Bakhtiari / 11216

A Bakhtiari runner in wool, 6' 0" x 11' 4", presents three staggered medallions within a deep brown field, accented by warm red and neutral medallion centres. The composition is architectural and geometric, with angular hooked motifs and a series of guard borders that pace the design. Surface wear is low; the pile reads softly timeworn while pattern definition remains clear. Subtle abrash and small conserved losses lend an honest, tactile character to the piece. This antique rug carries an earthy, settled palette and an assured sense of craft. Circa 1890 - 1910