A wonderfully bizarre vintage Afghan runner, absolutely bursting with colour, character and the cutest little collection of goats, falcons, birds and other curious creatures. Handwoven in the 1970s, this is one of those rugs you could stare at for hours and still keep spotting something new. 

Woven in a lovely rich palette of hot raspberry pink, deep burgundy, burnt orange, mustard, forest green, soft blue and inky black, the colours are as playful as the design itself. The vibrant raspberry red ground is packed with tiny floral motifs, geometric symbols and an assortment of animals, each with its own wonderfully quirky personality.

What really makes this piece special is the metallic detailing. Fine shimmering threads have been worked into parts of the pattern, adding little glints of blue, silver and metallic colour amongst the wool. It’s subtle rather than sparkly all over, so you tend to notice it differently depending on the light. Such a lovely, quirky detail and something I don't come across very often.

There’s a brilliant folk-art quality to this one too. The slightly irregular drawing, shifting colours and individually worked motifs give it loads of personality, while the long, narrow proportions make it perfect for bringing colour and pattern into a hallway, kitchen, landing or alongside a long dining table.

Handwoven from wool with a low vintage pile, it has all the texture, variation and character you’d expect from an older handmade piece. The colours have softened and shifted beautifully with age while still feeling incredibly vibrant and contemporary.

A proper one-off, full of colour, pattern and unexpected little details.

In great vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. Professionally cleaned and ready for its next home.

Origin:  Afghanistan
Era: Vintage, late 1970s
Material: Wool with metallic thread detailing
Pile: Thick
Size: 333 x 110cm

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