Persian Antique Allover Geometric Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1900 BB3258 3'8" × 16'5" $16,000

This antique Persian Hamadan runner, circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and woven in the northwest Iranian tradition. Its long format is organized by a strong central spine of linked diamond medallions, giving the piece a clear tribal rhythm and a sense of directional movement.

The field is a warm sandy brown, animated by a procession of geometric diamonds filled with brick red, navy blue, ivory, and charcoal accents. Scattered floral sprigs, boteh-like forms, and chevron motifs break up the composition and lend it a more decorative, hand-drawn quality without softening its bold structure.

A compact border system frames the design with crisp small-scale squares and a graphic reciprocal band, reinforcing the runner’s architectural presence. The balance of earthy ground color and vivid ornament makes this antique Persian rug especially well suited to hallways, galleries, and transitional interiors that call for pattern, warmth, and historic character.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.