8878 Donegal Runner 2 ft 9 in x 11 ft 5 in




Modeled after the so called “Salting Rugs” in the Topkapi Museum (Istanbul)
A wonderful colorful Persian rug featuring rust, green, and saffron tones
One of the group of Tibetan rugs known for their “checkerboard” design, this one has a wonderful tomato red and light gold color combination that is quite special. There is a slight bit of wear in parts of the rug. Circa 1900.
On the fringe of the central desert in Persia, Kashan has a well-deserved reputation for producing extremely fine quality traditional rugs. During Safavid times Kashan developed a reputation as one of the finest weaving centers of the world. The city is located at the very heart of the central Persian carpet-making region and has given…