Kurdish Camel Hair 1698

An exceptional 19th century Kurdish runner woven with lustrous undyed camel hair, prized for its natural sheen, durability, and rich texture. This rare tribal runner features four free-form axial medallions in deep shades of brown, dark red, and green, arranged against a soft camel ground. The design exudes a spontaneous and organic quality, with scattered animal figures integrated playfully into the field—an endearing hallmark of Kurdish folk artistry.

The runner is framed by a striking border set on an ivory background, filled with stylized geometric motifs in vivid tones, enhancing the visual rhythm and contrast of the composition. Woven entirely by hand using traditional methods, this piece embodies the raw authenticity and creative freedom of 19th-century Kurdish village weavers.

Dimensions:  3’ 3” x 9’ 10”

Date of Manufacture:  4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin:  NW Persia

Material:  Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural undyed camel hair

Condition:  Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1698

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