Vintage Caucasus-Style Tribal Runner Rug 298 x 118 cm (9’9” x 3’10”) | Hand-Knotted Wool Pile | Red Animal Motif Hallway Rug

This long, statement runner is a Caucasus-style tribal design with a saturated madder-red field and a strong “totem” layout of stacked geometric medallions running down the center. What makes it special is the storytelling in the negative space: you can see stylized animals (deer/goat forms), birds, and small rosette florets repeating along both sides—classic village symbolism that reads like protection, abundance, and “life in the pasture” themes.

From the close-ups, this is a hand-knotted pile rug (not flatweave). The drawing is crisp but still slightly irregular in the best way—signs of hand production rather than a perfectly mechanical repeat. The dark navy serrated outlines and hooked corners around the medallions are also strong regional cues, commonly seen in weaving across the South Caucasus / Caucasus mountain tradition and adjacent Anatolian-influenced village aesthetics. The fringe appears cotton (bright white, consistent twist), while the pile is wool with a medium/low profile that’s practical for corridors and high-traffic spaces.

Features

Size: 298 cm x 118 cm (approx. 9’9” x 3’10”)

Type: Hand-knotted pile runner (tribal / village weaving tradition)

Estimated knot structure: Symmetrical knot (Turkish/Ghiordes-style) based on the crisp, blocky geometry and typical regional build (best visual-match from photos)

Materials: Wool pile; cotton fringe/foundation visible at ends

Pile height: Low to medium-low pile (hallway-friendly; not shaggy)

Knot density (estimated): ~60–90 knots per square inch (moderate-fine for a tribal runner; estimate from macro texture)

Motifs: Stacked medallions, hooked forms, rosettes, birds, and stylized horned animals (protective + prosperity symbolism in village iconography)

Border: Repeating geometric guard border with angular “tri” elements that echo the strong central spine (ties the field together visually)

Condition (honest): Good vintage condition overall. Light, even surface wear consistent with age; minor waviness/relaxed edges typical of handwoven runners; no obvious large repairs visible in the provided photos.



Care Instructions

Vacuum regularly on low suction (no beater bar if possible).

Rotate every few months for even wear.

Spot clean with cold water and a small amount of wool-safe detergent—don’t soak.

Blot, don’t rub. For deep cleaning, use a professional rug wash (avoid steam cleaning and harsh chemicals). Use a rug pad to prevent sliding and reduce edge curl in long hallways.

This runner is ideal for hallways, entry corridors, kitchens (galley layouts), and long living spaces—especially if you love boho, rustic, eclectic, maximalist, cabin, or southwestern-inspired interiors. If you want a piece that feels collected, authentic, and graphic from across the room—but still rewards you with detail up close—this one delivers.