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Hand-Knotted Persian Meshkin Runner Rug with Bold Geometric Motifs

Hand-Knotted Persian Meshkin Runner Rug with Bold Geometric Motifs

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Description

🏛️ A Persian Runner with Pedigree — Hand-Knotted Meshkin, 30+ Years Old

The Meshkin rug — produced in the Ardabil region of northwestern Iran, near Meshkinshahr — represents one of the most collectible categories of Persian tribal weaving. Known for bold geometric designs, strong saturated color, and the inclusion of stylized animal and bird figures, Meshkin rugs combine the graphic power of tribal weaving with the technical precision of a settled, high-skill weaving community. This 30 to 35-year-old hand-knotted example, in very good condition, is a superb specimen of the form. 🌿

🧵 Hand-Knotted in Persia — 120 Knots Per Square Inch

Constructed in Iran with an impressive 120 knots per square inch — a density that reflects serious technical ambition and produces the sharp detail and durability that distinguishes fine hand-knotted work from lower-grade production. Every knot was tied by hand; the pile was hand-trimmed and finished. The result is a runner with the tight, even surface and precise pattern definition that quality Meshkin production is known for. ✨

🎨 Bold Geometric Motifs with Animal Figures

The design features the characteristic Meshkin vocabulary — geometric medallions and border elements combined with stylized animal and bird figures rendered in the angular manner of Northwest Persian tribal design. The palette of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and warm accent tones is the classic Meshkin color story: rich, saturated, and designed to hold their beauty across decades of use. 🔴

📐 Runner Format — Ideal for Hallways and Entryways

At 4 feet by 10 feet 4 inches, this generous runner runs the length of a substantial hallway, anchors a gallery wall, or defines a dining space in a narrower room. Runner-format Persian rugs of this quality are perennially sought-after for their combination of decorative impact and practical versatility. 🏡

🌍 The Meshkin Weaving Tradition

The Ardabil region of Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran has been a rug production center for centuries. The Meshkin area developed a distinctive local style blending the bold geometric sensibility of Caucasian-influenced tribal weaving with Persian curvilinear elements — producing rugs of unique character. Collectors recognize Meshkin rugs for their distinctive palette and the liveliness of their animal figure compositions. 🌐

Condition

Very good condition for its age — good pile, strong color, no significant wear. Professionally cleaned and ready for display. Item ID: K1219. Country of Origin: Iran.

🏡 Perfect For

Collectors of Persian tribal rugs ✦ Hallways, entryways, and gallery spaces ✦ Dining rooms and living rooms with a runner placement ✦ Anyone who wants a genuine hand-knotted Persian rug with strong design credentials 🏛️

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