NW Persian Meshkin Runner Rug | 4' 1" x 11' 9" 2 x 3 may be considered a rare

may be considered a rare example woven with Turkmen motifs

Age: Circa 1940s

Eastern Middle Atlas

Antique Persian Khamseh Rugs are particularly well-known for their eccentric use of various tribal and zoomorphic devices

This Persian Kerman rug is truly an exquisite piece of art

NW Persian Meshkin Runner Rug | 4' 1" x 11' 9" 2 x 3 may be considered a rareMeshkin is one of Irans village rug weaving regions. Because of its proximity to the Caucasus, the patterns and motifs of its rugs are generally rooted in Caucasian designs. This Meshkin runner, however, may be considered a rare example woven with Turkmen motifs. Locally, this type of rug is sometimes called tarh e ghalat, meaning an unconventional design or a design that goes against the usual local tradition. In this case, that unusual choice adds