(Connoisseur-Caliber) This extraordinary folk art runner exemplifies the vigorous aesthetic and deeply appealing natural palette that make the most innovative antique Kurdish rugs so endearing. Upon a glistening golden saffron ground, an effortlessly controlled pattern is formed from a repeating arrangement of endearing shrublike florets. Each diagonal row is color-coded in matured natural dyes, including rare shades of jadeite and Tyrian purple. Encapsulated by a honeycomb of shimmering ice blue latticework, a mesmerizingly rhythmic effect is created across the eye-inviting field, amplified by selectively soft chromatic abrash textures. A rich red main border serves as a counterpoint to the field, while ‘Wheels of Life’ motifs harmoniously draw on every field color. The presence of this durably constructed runner in heavy-pile condition is ideal for any passageway where warmth and a joyous spirit are desired.