Antique Persian Allover Brick Red Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1930 (Fragment) BB7048 1'9" × 16'10" $7,000

This antique Persian Bakhtiari runner, woven circa 1930 as a fragment, reflects the tribal weaving tradition of western Iran in a long, narrow format made for graceful visual movement.

The brick red field is organized around a disciplined procession of boteh-like crest motifs, each outlined in dark brown and navy with golden yellow centers. Set in two vertical lanes, the repeated forms create a steady cadence that feels both geometric and quietly lively. A narrow border in deep navy and warm earth tones frames the composition, while the small guard details lend texture without disturbing the runner’s clean rhythm.

Its grounded palette of brick red, dark brown, navy blue, and yellow gives the piece warmth and structure, making it especially well suited to hallways, entry passages, and other narrow spaces. Hand-knotted in wool, this antique Persian runner offers the character of an authentic Bakhtiari textile, with the charm and patina that collectors and designers value in early twentieth-century rugs.

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.