Diamond Kilim Runner

Description Carpet weaving has an essential place in the culture, economy, and art of the “Rug Belt”, a region of countries that stretches from Morocco, through the Middle East, and ends in northern India. Persian carpets, first exported to ancient Greece and revered by great writers of the time, are specifically admired for their strong foundational warps and wefts, and a variety of painstakingly handcrafted elaborate designs. Most well-known motifs range from archetypal, geometric, floral, and some even contain cosmic references to space and stars. These works of textile art are typically woven with wool, silk, or cotton and can take anywhere from weeks to even years to complete once a weaver commences the process.   Our collection of diamond-motif rugs hails from the majestic Khyber Pass, a navigable route through the Hindu Kush mountains linking Pakistan and Afghanistan that was once part of the ancient Silk Road. The diamond iconography seen throughout the carpet resembles the pea