Name: Striking Indigo Persian Runner with Diamond Medallion Chain & Crimson Herati Borders
Size: 2.9 x 6.5
Origin: Northwest Persia
Pile: Hand-knotted wool on cotton foundation
About This Rug
This beautiful Persian runner delivers everything you want in a hallway rug: bold geometry, timeless colors, and strong visual movement that draws your eye down the length of the piece.
The rug opens with a deep indigo blue field, a rich backdrop that instantly gives the piece depth and elegance. Running down the center is a dramatic chain of stacked diamond medallions, each one packed with intricate floral and geometric detailing.
The medallions alternate beautifully in color and scale, creating a lively rhythm throughout the runner:
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Ivory diamonds with warm red centers and delicate floral accents
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Deep red diamonds with cool blue centers
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Slate-gray medallions that add subtle contrast and balance
Filling the indigo field around the medallions are delicate Herati motifs, sometimes called the “fish-in-pond” pattern—tiny stylized leaves and flowers arranged in a repeating geometric lattice. This centuries-old Persian design adds texture and complexity without overwhelming the bold central medallions.
Framing the entire rug is a wide crimson red border filled with repeating rosettes and floral motifs in ivory, blue, and soft neutrals. The border gives the runner a strong architectural frame while beautifully echoing the red tones from the central medallions.
The palette is classic Persian: deep indigo, saturated reds, ivory, and touches of slate and beige, making it incredibly versatile for both traditional and modern interiors.
The Perfect Runner
At 2.9 x 6.5, this rug is a fantastic hallway runner size. Its long, narrow proportions and dynamic medallion layout naturally guide the eye through a space, making it perfect for:
• Hallways
• Entry corridors
• Alongside a bed
• Kitchens or galley spaces
• Layered in larger rooms for a collected look
Runners like this were designed to bring warmth, color, and durability to high-traffic spaces, and the sturdy hand-knotted wool construction ensures it can continue doing exactly that.
The Real Deal
This rug was hand-knotted using traditional Persian weaving techniques, likely from northwest Iran, a region known for producing bold geometric designs inspired by nearby Caucasian tribal rugs.
The wool pile and cotton foundation, combined with the crisp yet slightly organic patterning, are hallmarks of authentic handmade production.
Like all true handmade rugs, no two are exactly alike.
Condition
Vintage handmade condition with the subtle variations and character that come from traditional weaving. The rug has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
Why We Love It
Some runners are quiet background pieces.
This one makes a statement.
Between the saturated indigo field, rhythmic diamond medallions, and rich red borders, it has that perfect balance of bold structure and intricate detail that Persian runners are famous for.
It’s the kind of rug that turns an ordinary hallway into one of the most interesting spaces in the house.
