A Shahsavan narrow runner, Northwest Persia

Overall measurements: 66cm across the top, 70cm across the bottom, 389cm along left side, 385cm along right side. Soft lustrous wool. Generally even 4mm pile with area down to knotheads in the cream ground of central lozenge medallion. Some minor oxidisation to the taupe colour in some of motifs and including those in the cream ground lozenge medallion. Ends restored and both with later flatweave and Soumak ends . Later professionally replaced multicoloured sidecords. Vibrant colouring, with very attractive design with some charming motifs such as the figures and horses.
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