Ariana runner Some vibrant turquoise and yellow

Some vibrant turquoise and yellow feature among the more traditional pinks and blues

Very small stain at one end - only visible close up

The geometric design is rendered in soft pinks

There is a patch of colour variation across the ground which is a producf of how the light falls on the pile and is more visible from some angles than others

Ariana runner Some vibrant turquoise and yellowA 1950s Jozan rug from northwest Persia. A densely patterned rug with a dark blue cartouche shaped field with terracotta and mid blue centre medallion outlined in ivory; quarter medallions in the spandrels; dark blue angular floral main border. Robust handle. Loss to one end and to one selvedge. Video at https: youtube. com shorts omXW0pHShAs 205 x 132cm