This is an elegant vintage handmade Persian Koliai runner that is known as a "gallery size" for its large size and the ratio between its length and width.  It can be used as a wide runner in a hallway or entryway or as an area rug for narrow spaces such as in front of a couch or a bed. The chic small repeating diamond pattern is the shade of beach sand with ivory, black and small flowers of pink coral and fruit punch which  creates the backdrop for a stunning central floral medallion in exquisite details and colors and the most spectacular azure blue and sapphire corners.  The gorgeous flower in full bloom at the center of the rug is hand-knotted in rich shades of pink coral, ballet slipper pink, yellow, carnation pink, bright sapphire, pale mint green, white and royal blue. These colors are echoed in the rich floral corners with intricate finely woven details of elegant flourishes and small flowers that rest on azure blue, sapphire and fruit punch.  The midnight blue border has a geometric pattern with small intermittent flowers, framed by two thin ribbons of charming flowers on the vine. This creates a very luxurious rug in both look and feel.  Hand-knotted in the 1980's, this runner is in mint condition, has a soft pile that can withstand high traffic and will last generations. All colors are made with only vegetable and other natural dyes. Size: 5'3"x11'3"