Antique Fine Borchalou Rug Runner

:: Double center medallion in hexagonal contour with oversized palmette minor medallions at either opposing end atop a field of colorful germinating plants with layered leaves in pol...

:: Single column interconnected center medallions, each with their own germinating plant and detailed minor boteh atop an open abrashed field with field overlay in a minor blossom design motif. Main border in a meandering vine with outer border in a reciprocating serpent / wave stylized design. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, sapphire blue, indigo blue, jade green, oxidized silver, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Multiple areas of expert restoration, one occupying approximately 1x1.5 foot area to the side of the carpet and others scattered throughout. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Bakshaish rug runner...

:: Repeating single center column medallions in geometric format with serrated interior blossoms. Unique artistic merit throughout with minor asymmetry found in the contour and design relief as well as unpatterned inverted color fills. Excellent abrashes throughout, especially those found in the powder and sapphire blue shades. Great gem-like green tone and unusual size and proportions for type and age. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, sky blue, powder blue, gold, jade green, beige, chocolate brown, sand, and more. Condition notes: Areas of pile, knot heads and foundation. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Loss to ends, both since secured. Some mending to side cord selvage. There is a slight size differential with one end measuring 2'3" in some areas as opposed to 2'6", within normal margins for type and age. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Northwest Persian rug runner...

:: Unusual scale and proportions for the type and age. A Heriz area / Lanbaran rug in runner size proportions and full scale room size main medallion, palmettes, and corner spandrels...