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Antique Floral Design Hand Woven Wool Runner - Early 20th Century

$2,800
£2,092.97
€2,442.21
CA$3,931.77
A$3,999.44
CHF 2,283.74
MX$48,375.42
NOK 26,629.58
SEK 27,037.59
DKK 18,257.28

About the Item

This rare early 20th century Antique regional runner rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an incredibly dense, vertically repeating sequence of interconnected floral and botanical motifs seamlessly distributed down an elongated rose-terracotta field. This structural balance between the masterfully executed central floral rosettes, the flanking pairs of stylized scrolling leaves, and the continuous geometric lattice network reflects the pinnacle of traditional fine regional craftsmanship world-renowned for its technical refinement, decorative clarity, and impressive graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly complex botanical design narratives with a majestic decorative balance. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary rose-terracotta canvas that allows the high-contrast shifts of deep midnight indigo, soft sky blue, forest green, and clear ivory highlights to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over a century ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft abrash, and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest early 20th century productions. The inclusion of an elegant, midnight blue ground primary border decorated with a continuous rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral cartouches, paired with delicate ivory guard bands, creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior local wool quality and distinctive technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun local wool with a characteristically resilient pile and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the floral outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the repeating botanical units dancing down the long central axis, and the precisely executed corners, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic early 20th century production. Ultimately this highly decorative runner stands as a premier example of woven art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Length: 234.26 in (595 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Azerbaijan
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849250377572

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