Vintage Persian Meshkin Runner EB Herati rugs have been woven

Herati rugs have been woven in the Herat region of Afghanistan for centuries

Stock Number: BR782

Size: 990 x 152 cm | 32'6" x 5'

Afghanistan

The all-wool construction gives it a warmth and flexibility that cotton-based rugs don't have

Vintage Persian Meshkin Runner EB Herati rugs have been wovenArdabil rugs come from the ancient city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran, a region that has been weaving rugs for over 2,000 years. The weavers here learned their craft during the long mountain winters when farming stopped. Weaving wasn't a cultural pastime, it was a livelihood, and that shows in how these rugs are built. What sets Ardabil apart is the character of the wool. The sheep graze the highlands surrounding Mount Sabalan, one of the highest