This 3x13 vintage Art Deco runner from 1940, is a rare and unique modernist oriental rug, distinguished by an ivory open field partially embellished by groups of three stylised fish in a rich burgundy red. The arrangement of these clusters of fish is strongly reminiscent of the design arrangement in the Art Deco rugs of Europe.Art Deco of this type were sometimes commissioned by the architects responsible for building the Art Deco and modernist palaces of some of the most important maharajas of India, who were enamoured with the continental Avant-Garde movements in art and design. The design reflects the distinctive artistic philosophy associated with Alberto Levi rugs, where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary visual abstraction. Here, a series of stylized fish motifs unfold across a spacious monochromatic field with remarkable restraint and precision. The simplified linear drawing and asymmetrical placement create a meditative sense of movement throughout the runner, allowing the negative space to become as important as the motifs themselves. This balance between ornament and emptiness gives the composition a sculptural, almost gallery-like presence rarely found in conventional decorative rugs.Particularly compelling is the rug's sophisticated use of contrast and proportion. The rich crimson motifs emerge dramatically against the warm camel ground, while the handwoven wool texture softens the geometry with subtle tonal variation and organic depth. The elongated format further reinforces the directional flow of the composition, allowing the pictorial elements to unfold architecturally across the surface. The result is a highly collectible piece whose minimalist elegance, artistic restraint, and refined craftsmanship embody the enduring appeal of modern Art Deco-inspired textile design.