A deep midnight navy field provides a striking backdrop for the triple-medallion layout of this runner. The top and bottom medallions are thoughtfully coordinated with the corner spandrels, while a lighter central medallion creates a balanced, calming spectrum of color.

The weaving is remarkably precise and orderly, featuring five small, meticulous borders, a detail that reveals the steady hand and patience of an expert artisan.

• Origin: Mahallat, Arak, Persia
  
• Materials: Hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation, vegetable-dyed
  
• Age: Second half of the 20th century
  
• Size: 3' 9" x 9' 3" (115 x 282 cm)