Here's a Persian runner woven by a Kurdish woman with serious tribal flair and luxurious wool you can feel. This early 1900s piece carries that strong village weaving energy the Kurdish makers are known for. The field is built from rows of diamond motifs, each one holding its own little personality through color and pattern. Burnt sienna, terracotta, and dijon tones move through the design with deep blues and earthy browns, creating that warm, grounded palette that old Kurdish rugs do so well.
Look closer and the symbols begin to reveal themselves. Scorpion motifs run through the field, traditional protective elements meant to guard the home and ward off unwanted energy. These tribal details give the runner a bold rhythm and a story that goes far beyond decoration.
The wool pile is wonderfully fluffy and weighted, giving the rug a solid, satisfying presence underfoot. Handwoven with vegetable dyed wool, the colors have aged beautifully over the last century, mellowing a bit into a rich palette that feels both rustic and refined.
Condition is very nice for its age, with only light wear from decades of life. Structurally it remains sturdy and ready for daily use.
Exact size: 3'7 x 10'6
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