Vintage Anatolian Kars Runner 2’ 4 x 6’

Hand-knotted mid-century Anatolian Kars runner with a rare twin-panel (çift yolluk) field. Two vertical lanes of tiny shrub/arrow motifs and eight-point stars march down a sun-washed camel/ochre ground, framed by berry-russet borders. Natural-dye abrash moves from tea, sand and umber to hints of celadon and sage—easy, earthy neutrals that play beautifully with light woods and stone. Wool pile on wool foundation; even low pile with age-softened highs and lows; ends and selvedges sound.

Why it’s special

• Twin-panel layout: most village runners are single-panel or all-over repeats—this mirrored two-lane format was woven in far smaller numbers.

• Star & arrow iconography: protective symbols scattered in a rhythmic, minimalist way that feels modern.

• Tea-washed palette: sought-after camel and tobacco tones with gentle abrash that only time can produce.

Styling

Perfect for an entry, kitchen galley, or bedside; pairs especially well with oak, travertine, limestone, and warm whites.