Vintage Persian Mahal Runner
No. 28301
Persia, Mid-20th Century
2 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 3 in.
(0.71 x 2.82 m)
A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The coral red field is delimited by dark blue lateral triangles and presents a pole medallion of four linked beige diamonds, two entirely plain with offset knotting and two depicting images of village women, possibly the weavers. Floral elements abound in the reserves. An ecru border features reversing fan palmettes.
