{"product_id":"spectacular-antique-kurdish-runner-with-indigo-stripes-tribal-geometry-century-old-patina-l-2-9-x-9-7","title":"1021 | SPECTACULAR Antique Kurdish Runner with Indigo Stripes, Tribal Geometry \u0026 Century-Old Patina | 2.9 x 9.7","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eSpectacular Antique Kurdish Runner with Indigo Stripes, Tribal Geometry \u0026amp; Century-Old Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 x 9.7\u003cbr data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th Century (1800s)\u003cbr data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurdish Tribal Weaving – Northwest Persia\u003cbr data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"246\"\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dyaqz2\" data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eAbout This Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"324\"\u003elate 1800's Kurdish runner\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of piece collectors dream about — long, soulful, and absolutely alive with color and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eStretching out in a beautifully \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"487\"\u003elong gallery format\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rug features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"533\"\u003edynamic striped field\u003c\/strong\u003e that creates incredible movement from one end to the other. Bands of \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"692\"\u003edeep indigo, sky blue, brick red, terracotta, ivory, golden yellow, and hints of teal\u003c\/strong\u003e shift rhythmically across the runner, each stripe slightly different thanks to the hand-dyed wool and traditional weaving techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eThe color story is simply spectacular. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eblues range from midnight indigo to soft sky tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reds move through \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"992\"\u003ebrick, coral, and warm terracotta\u003c\/strong\u003e. Accents of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003egolden yellow and creamy ivory\u003c\/strong\u003e sparkle throughout the pattern, creating a palette that feels both earthy and joyful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eFraming the vibrant field are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003ebold tribal borders filled with hooked motifs, arrowheads, and stylized ram’s horn forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic symbols found in Kurdish and Caucasian tribal weaving traditions. These strong geometric borders give the rug structure while the lively interior stripes keep the whole piece feeling energetic and full of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eThe overall effect is powerful but incredibly balanced — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003ea true tribal masterpiece with a rhythm that pulls you down the length of the runner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"guec2r\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eA Rug That Has Truly Lived\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eOne of the most beautiful things about this runner is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003ehonest antique wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eYou can see the story in the rug: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003esoftened pile in the center field, gently worn areas where generations of footsteps once passed, and naturally aged fringe at the ends\u003c\/strong\u003e. This isn’t showroom perfection — it’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003ereal life woven into wool\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eAnd that’s exactly why pieces like this are so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eThese rugs weren’t made as decorations. They were woven to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003elive in homes, warm floors, and accompany everyday life\u003c\/strong\u003e in the mountain villages of northwest Persia. Over more than a century, the wool has mellowed, the dyes have softened, and the rug has developed the kind of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003epatina that simply cannot be replicated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k1l3ia\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eTribal Origins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eThis runner was likely woven by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eKurdish tribal weavers in the mountainous regions of northwest Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 19th century. Kurdish rugs are celebrated for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003ebold geometry, strong color palettes, and incredibly durable wool\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eWoven on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eportable village looms using hand-spun wool and natural dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, each rug carried patterns and symbols passed down through generations of weavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eThe long runner format, striped field, and powerful geometric borders are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003ehallmarks of Kurdish tribal design\u003c\/strong\u003e, often seen in historic Serab and neighboring weaving traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gisunw\" data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eSome antique rugs are beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eThis one \u003cstrong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003efeels alive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eBetween the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003espectacular range of colors, the rhythmic striped design, and the century of honest wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, it carries the kind of presence that only truly old tribal rugs possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eIt’s not perfect — and that’s precisely the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eEvery softened patch, every faded thread, every subtle color shift is part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3434\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAnd now it gets to write the next chapter \u003cstrong data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3434\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003ein your home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rug Snob","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48064378241272,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/5978\/3416\/files\/1021.1.jpg?v=1773004625","url":"https:\/\/www.rugsnob.com\/products\/spectacular-antique-kurdish-runner-with-indigo-stripes-tribal-geometry-century-old-patina-l-2-9-x-9-7","provider":"RUGSNOB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}