Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1910-1920, this antique runner hails from a select line made in Iraq—one of the only pieces in our collection hailing from this region. Paying homage to Morocaan runner patterns, this play of high pile and all-over diamond medallion patterns brings out the marriage of shag texture with the arresting, bold play of red, orange, and gray-black colorway hues, all washed and sunned with meticulous care to achieve this look both unique and classic. Connoisseurs will note the unique variation of dye in the fringes on the vertical borders, further lending to the appealing sense of movement complementing the length of this 3x10 runner with a sense of character and whimsy. Interior designers will note the subtle variations in red and red-orange hues between the diamond pattern, further lending the same sense of character and departure from monotony to the tribal pattern in a skillful, lively way. A welcome addition to the Antique & Vintage rug collection from Rug & Kilim. About the Collection: Antique rugs have been in Josh’s resume since he began in the industry almost 40 years ago when he was already recognized for one of the largest oriental rug collections in the United States. Each piece in the internationally recognized volume was hand picked for rarity, and of course aesthetic and beauty, now complementing one of the widest varieties of Persian rug and Turkish rug collections with the utmost attention to individuality and care. Because of Josh’s position in the wholesale rug industry he’s been responsible for promoting a number of collections throughout history, from breathtaking signature Tabriz, Sultanabad, Kerman Lavar, Agra, and Oushak classics to the more unsung jewels of the luxury industry.Vintage has also been synonymous with who we are since our beginning, particularly for our unparalleled Kilim collection, but with the rise of Mid Century collection the term vintage carpet has become very popular—especially exciting because often times many of the vintage carpets have also been treated, washed, dyed over, sheared, and modified—and has created a very successful category. We’re especially very proud of our vintage Kilims and Turkish rugs curated for our expansive collection of both area rugs and runners alike.Rug & Kilim maintains our own facilities for cleaning and restoration exclusively for carpets we’ve sold to ensure their lasting beauty and care long after a piece leaves our collection.