Antique Baluch Khorasan Runner with Repeating Octagonal Medallions c. Late 19th Century – 2’10 x 9’1 Rag runner Despite the wear

Despite the wear

showcases masterful hand-carved detailing that epitomizes Irish craftsmanship of the period

each drawn with subtle variation in a palette of deep madder red

and amuletic forms rendered in natural vegetal dyes

the textile remains supple and structurally sound

Antique Baluch Khorasan Runner with Repeating Octagonal Medallions c. Late 19th Century – 2’10 x 9’1 Rag runner Despite the wearThis striking antique runner from the Khorasan region is a beautiful example of late 19th century Baluch tribal weaving. Woven in a deep, moody palette of midnight blue and rust red, the field features a repeating pattern of octagonal medallions framed by geometric starburstsmotifs that speak to both tribal identity and centuries of nomadic weaving tradition. The scale and rhythm of the design create a sense of visual continuity ideal for long