This is a fine quality vintage Persian Sarough Mir runner, hand-knotted in the 1980s and in mint condition. Perfect for high traffic areas, this runner has a thick, supple pile that is soft underfoot and will last generations.  The allover repeating intricate geometric paisley (known as a boteh, the ancient tribal precursor to the paisley) design is made of shell pink, powder blue, midnight blue, carnation pink, champagne and white, a surprising array of colors for such a tiny motif.  These paisleys rest on a lush watermelon backdrop that has a beautiful natural variation in dyes known as 'abrash', unique to vintage handmade rugs that use only natural dyes.  The border is of particular interest and intrigue, framing the runner with an ivory ribbon of intricate geometric motifs and designs that almost resemble hieroglyphics, hand-knotted in all of  the same colors of the rug.  This runner is an elegant, timeless classic.  All colors are made from only vegetable and other natural dyes. Size: 4'4"x11'1"