5’ X 3’3” Antique Herat Timuri Rug [RR-0123] runner rug

5’ X 3’3” Antique Herat Timuri Rug [RR-0123] runner rugAntique Timuri. Rare Herat Timuri Northwest Afghanistan. A sampler records ancient tribal symbols woven into a rug. If not preserved for future generations, they can vanish. A fine ivory border and blue medical border outline the center panel. Three Ashik, 8 sided sawtooth medallions enclose a gul found on Timuri carpets. The center Ashik is different. The conjoined s motifs are found on Mushwani Group rugs. A dragon element opposing it is suggested,

blue green

Original selvages intact

Late 19th Century

A lower pile of soft camel wool with some areas of distressing and a few old repairs that are stable

Rare piece in this condition

This rug can be used as a decorative floor piece or collectible wall hanging

Ends contain original striped kilim skirts

with a serrated acanthus leaf along each side of the motif

Antique Timuri

preserved from light and given a museum-quality hand wash

Kilim ends

with original wide kilim ends