Afghani Hand Woven Wool Runner

A hand-woven Afghan wool runner in the dark, saturated palette of Baluch tribal weaving: a deep red field carrying three stepped-diamond medallions framed in near-black and burnt orange.

Design

• Three red stepped-diamond medallions edged in ivory, each set in a near-black hooked frame outlined in burnt orange
• Linking hooked motifs between the medallions, with small touches of blue
• Red-and-ivory stepped motifs along the sides and corners of the field
• Inner border of ivory diamond lattice with a narrow red-and-green guard band
• Wide outer border of repeating burnt-orange tribal motifs on a dark ground
• Dark bound edges and ivory fringe at both ends

History & Tradition

Baluch rugs come from tribal groups whose territory spans eastern Iran and western Afghanistan. Their weaving is recognized by its dark, moody color: deep red, indigo and brown-black, lit by small ivory details, with medallions or lozenges repeated down the field. Baluch pieces are traditionally small to medium in size, and runners are a common format. This runner's color and drawing place it in that tradition.

Details

• Type: Afghan hand-woven pile runner, Baluch-style design
• Material: Wool
• Colors: Deep red, near-black, navy, burnt orange and ivory, with green and blue accents
• Availability: One of a kind

Care

• Vacuum gently with the beater bar off
• Rotate periodically for even wear
• Have it professionally cleaned when needed