Afghan Moshvani Runner

250 x 64cm, 8'2" x 2'1"
£360.00
  • SKU: 19577

    Striped red end panels give this runner a distinctive frame for its diamond sequence. Within them, large red and deep blue medallions lead along a narrow central field, their stepped edges emphasising the length. A clear rectangular inner border separates that sequence from the surrounding red, keeping the principal forms easy to follow. A narrow hall or the floor beside a long cupboard would suit the 64 by 250 centimetre proportions of this runner. Positioning it where both ends remain visible would make the most of the striped panels.

    Warm white walls, dark wood and modest amounts of blue elsewhere in the room would provide a sympathetic setting for its concentrated red field and crisp geometry.The Moshvani name is associated with Mashwani designs from western Afghanistan, where historical examples combine strong geometric medallions with closely organised ornament. This runner reflects that design language through its linked diamonds and stepped contours. Its comparatively clear framing and striped ends give the pattern a directness that distinguishes it from more uniformly detailed examples.

    The broad bands at the ends introduce a different rhythm from the angular motifs in the middle. They make this runner particularly recognisable when seen lengthways, with an emphatic beginning and end to the composition. Small geometric details enrich the diamonds without obscuring their outlines. The palette stays focused on deep blue and red, relieved by finer pale accents within the drawing.

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