{"product_id":"nw-persian-meshkin-runner-rug-4-1-x-11-9","title":"NW Persian Meshkin Runner Rug | 4' 1\" x 11' 9\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeshkin is one of Iran’s village rug-weaving regions. Because of its proximity to the Caucasus, the patterns and motifs of its rugs are generally rooted in Caucasian designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Meshkin runner, however, may be considered a rare example woven with Turkmen motifs. Locally, this type of rug is sometimes called tarh-e ghalat, meaning an “unconventional design” or a design that goes against the usual local tradition. In this case, that unusual choice adds an extra layer of interest and distinction to the rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis runner is woven with local hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation, with cotton warps and wefts. It is made with the symmetrical knot, a double-wefted structure, and a semi-depressed weave. This construction gives the rug both durability and good stability on different surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field design of this runner is inspired by the Turkmen Göl Ayneh (Ayneh Gul) motif and is arranged in a repeating pattern. With a closer look, however, one can still see the colour harmony that belongs to the Meshkin weaving tradition. Unlike Turkmen rugs, where deep indigo-navy and strong red are usually dominant, this runner uses a black background, with madder red and off-white tones in the motifs. These colours give the rug a distinctive sense of depth while also confirming the presence of Meshkin’s own weaving tradition. In a way, the Meshkin weaver has localized the Turkmen design with personal skill, taste, and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field is framed by three rows of simple borders. Through their colour harmony and avoidance of large-scale motifs, these borders are designed not to overpower the main field, allowing the viewer’s attention to remain focused on the central design of this NW Persian rug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,0,0\"\u003eAge: Mid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,1,0\"\u003eOrigin: Meshkin Shahr, NW Persia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,2,0\"\u003eMaterial: Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,3,0\"\u003eDimensions: 4' 1\" x 11' 9\" (124 x 357 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent for the age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rug the Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48870619054297,"sku":"126060028","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1460\/8857\/files\/18_8ba86ea6-7567-453f-8164-a5636002939c.png?v=1784038309","url":"https:\/\/rugtherock.com\/products\/nw-persian-meshkin-runner-rug-4-1-x-11-9","provider":"Rug the Rock ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}