Runner, Meshkin from the Ardebil area, northwestern Iran,
Authentic runner, over 70 years old. The wool was dyed using plant-based, natural dyes. The ends features fairy horizontal, red ornaments, which have a protective and sacred function in Zoroastrianism. It is common to find expressions of the much older Zoroastrianism, fairly hidden, in strongly geometric interpretations, in thisIslamic region. Handmade, the runner was knotted on a fairy primitive, horizontal loom, which had no correction options.This is why it was possible for tension to build up in the weft threads, which led to a somewhat crooked shape, not perfectly straight like a factory-made carpet, a beautiful characteristic feature. A beautiful piece of folk art. Very usable runner, that can last for years to come. Will be sent by registered and insured post. Read More