The runner selection lists the Semi-antique, Antique and DOBAG runners in current stock. DOBAG runners are also located in the Current Stock group marked DOBAGs etc. Also please note several newly acquired runners can shortly be found under Recent Acquisitions. More images available by request. This listing was updated 23/1/2020.
A recent additional acquisition from the private collection of the late Dr Harald Boehmer, founder of the DOBAG project. An unused, perfect piece, has never seen the light of day or been trampled on. A rare size - runners of any group or age below 3' in width are very hard to find. For further info on this piece click Recent Acquisitions and scroll down.
€SOLD
A beautiful and incredibly fresh, solid Sarab rug, woven on wool warp with superb natural colours, in full pile throughout, original ends and side cords, free of repairs. The vast majority of "antique" Sarabs on world markets are woven much later, typically on cotton warp, with harsh colours and sterile designs. This is an absolute gem, originating in a private Swedish collection. More images available on request.
€2400.-
This striking Karadja features the characteristic shield medallion design but being a late 19th C piece it is much more freestyle in drawing than later, commercial produce. Good natural colours, some minor moth damages at one end have been repiled, side cords original with a few minor spots of good restoration. For further info on this piece click Recent Acquisitions and scroll down.
€SOLD
The distinctive Kelardasht rugs from this period usually feature a single row of "Memling" guls on red ground. Like most Kurdish weavings they are woven on brown wool warp in fairly coarse weave but originally with thick pile, reflecting the beautiful natural colours like Caucasian Kazaks, a group with which they are often confused.
This example is unusually wide with generous border and open spaces, in very good condition showing only very slight spot wear. Original ends and sides intact, no repairs worth noting.
€4600
A traditional Sarab runner with an elegant design of 5 linked medallions on light camel brown ground. The combination of ivory main border and three ivory medallions creates a very pleasing effect, a style of rug that works equally well in contemporary as well as vintage settings.
The runner has lost 2-3 knot rows at the upper short end and there are a few spots of old re-piling, other than that the piece is in good condition throughout showing only small spots of very slight surface wear. An elegant hall runner of a desirable size, at an affordable price.
€2100
The runner format is most commonly found in the NW region of Persia, notably the districts of Sarab and Heriz. These regions are scattered with small towns and villages, many very remote, with a strong cottage industry tradition. Women wove these rugs in their own homes, typically one loom per house, and the long and narrow format suited as a means of generating as much income as possible from their weavings. Since the 1930's or so, most weaving is done in large workshops using machine spun wool and synthetic colours.
This pretty example is quite typical of the Heriz runner type, with good, naturally dyed wool and robust cotton warp weave. In good condition apart from one area of very slight wear which only adds to its charming character.
€2400
The earlier examples of Heriz weaving share a less busy style of design, leaving more open, calming space to better highlight the decorative impact. If you saw a brand new, mass produced runner from Heriz placed beside this gorgeous piece, you would refuse to believe they originated in the same weaving tradition. A great runner in great condition, clean and ready to go.
€3800
A highly decorative, charming and jolly runner featuring some quirky content such as various paired birds in the field with two peacocks near the top end. The piece has good natural dyes, good wool, original sides and ends and no restoration, only two areas with even wear resulting in low pile. In most areas it's in full pile, ready to serve for yet another generation at least.
€2900
A exceptional runner of the highest quality available from Ingelas where, at the time, some superb rugs and runners were woven. Today by contrast, Ingelas are at the bottom of the heap of crude, poor Hamadans.
The narrow format is rare, and genuine - many narrow runners are deliberately reduced - whereas this piece has been maintained in perfect condition given a minimum of use. The dyes are natural, the knotting exceptional at around 170/sq inch, free of repairs in full pile.
€4700.-
Sarab is best known for its distinctive runners woven around the turn of the century, recognised by their light beige or camel brown ground and open, rhythmical designs. The best pieces were woven in the late 19th C with a lot of open space and un-cluttered borders, using only superb natural colours for the wool dyeing.
This big runner is an absolute cracker, with fresh, light colours, an inspired and quirky design showing playful spontaneity. In excellent condition throughout and a highly decorative, impressive furnishing piece.
€5900.-
Runners like this magnificent example are very rare on international markets. Most examples on offer would have wear, plenty of repairs, reduction in size, etc. This beauty is totally original with its ends and sides intact and only minimal spots of slight surface wear.
Woven on wool foundation it has glorious natural colours, impervious to light and water, meaning it won't fade and the colours won't run. If you have a large, cold corridor or hall way in need of warming up, this runner will do it in one blow, and it will last for generations to come. It will also "work" in contemporary as well as classical interiors.
€6400
