Seven feet is a useful browsing label, not a promise of identical dimensions. Handmade runner widths and lengths vary, and the available group changes as one-of-a-kind pieces sell. The current selection includes Persian regional rugs in several proportions. A regional name or length category should not be treated as proof of one material, dye, construction or condition.
Fit the Runner to the Passage
Measure the full usable floor, then decide how much exposed space you want at both ends and sides. Check the product's exact listed width because a broader short runner behaves differently from a narrow corridor runner. Mark doors, vents, cabinet openings and traffic turns. If the rug will sit beside a bed or kitchen counter, include the depth of nearby furniture and working clearance.
Pattern direction and border proportion can change how long the runner appears. A repeating field may read evenly from both ends, while a directional composition deserves deliberate orientation. Use the individual product page for the available evidence about origin, fibre, pile or flatweave construction, age, condition and repairs. Include any rug pad when testing door clearance.