60878 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style 03'11 x 09'05. With its timeless design and modern industrial style with rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mahal runner will take on a curated lived-in look that feels timeless while imparting a sense of warmth and welcomed informality. The warm taupe colored field features an all-over Herati pattern. The Classic Herati design, also known as the Mahi or Fish pattern, is amongst the most widespread and well known of all Persian designs, consisting of a flower centered in a diamond accompanied by curving lanceolate leaves that resemble fish. The Herati motif is widely used in Iran and believed to represent the small fishes come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon���s reflection. It is enclosed with a floral border flanked with an inner and outer running water guard band. With ornate details and a lovingly time-worn composition, this antique Persian hallway runner is poised to impress. Rendered in variegated shades of taupe, greige, oyster gray, mushroom, gray, pashmina, dove gray, beige, coffee, and stone gray with other neutral colors. Perfect for a hallway, corridor, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, stair landing, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, royal suite, executive suite, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby. Iconic in its styling, it would be well-suited for a wide range of interior styles including Shaker, Amish, Puritan, English, Rustic, Cotswold Country, London Proper, Southern Living, Artisan, French Cottage, Industrial, Artisan, Lodge, Cabin, Bungalow, Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, Eclectic, American Colonial, Eastlake, Aesthetic Movement, Traditional, Tribal, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Swedish Farmhouse, Belgian, French Country, shabby chic, Contemporary, Urban, Flemish, Belgian, English Cottage, or Modern. Bespeaking age and history, this antique Persian rug is the perfect complement to interiors with similar richness and rustic vibes including natural wood furnished chalets, estates, cottages, and mountainside abodes as found in Colorado, Lake Tahoe, or the Adirondacks. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 03'11 x 09'05.
