Antique Karaja Runner | 11' 10" x 3' 4"

Origin: Karaja (Gharajeh), Iran (Persia)

Age: Circa 1930

Material: Wool pile on cotton foundation

Dimensions: 11' 10" x 3' 4" ft

Condition: Two pink spots in the middle

Nomads who live between the Caspian Sea and Tabriz hand weave Karadja rugs. This region of Iran is well-known for being the most influential region in the world in the development of the modern rug industry. These lovely and long-lasting rugs come in a variety of sizes, making them ideal for use as a stair runner. The stair runner is much more popular in North America than in Europe, but the trend is definitely catching on. The tribe's men and women are both skilled weavers. The Turkish knot is the most common on Karadja rugs, with an average KPSI (knots per square inch) of around 53.