Antique Qashqai Kilim Runner 1900s 384 x 115cm (12.6′ x 3.8′)

This antique Qashqai kilim runner is a striking piece of tribal design, woven around 1900 and preserved in very good condition. Its long, narrow format and bold square motifs give it a strong visual rhythm, making it ideal for hallways, room separation, or statement placement in a kitchen or living space. The design centres around confident square forms set against a soft cream field, creating contrast without overpowering the room. The colour palette of red, yellow, and cream feels warm and grounded, with tones that have softened naturally over time. A carefully balanced triple border frames the composition, adding structure and a sense of completeness. At both ends, the runner is finished with finely woven jijim detailing. This raised flatweave technique is a mark of skilled craftsmanship and is rarely seen on pieces of this age. It adds texture, depth, and quiet refinement, rewarding closer inspection. Woven from handspun wool and coloured with natural dyes, this kilim carries the gentle patina that only age can create. Subtle variations in weave and colour remind you that this is not a repeatable object but a singular survivor from the past. This runner is not just decorative. It carries the presence of a lived history and brings character, warmth, and authenticity to modern interiors. A true statement piece with soul, made to be used, admired, and passed on.