Persian Shiraz Pile Runner

Seven medallions march down a rust-red field.

Weavers of Fars province, Iran, made this Shiraz pile runner in cotton and wool in the mid 20th century. Rugs from the Shiraz region are commonly woven by tribal and village weavers, often in bold geometric designs. A line of seven stepped hexagonal medallions, in cream and deep blue-black, runs down a rust field. Small angular motifs fill the spaces between them. A narrow border of repeating figures frames the length, and a short fringe finishes each end.

Built for a hallway, and the hallway will be better for it.