Vintage Raspberry Menagerie Runner 2’1 x 6’5 circa 1940-1950s

A wonderfully graphic little runner with a deep charcoal-brown central field anchored by three stacked geometric medallions in raspberry, wine red and faded coral. Soft camel and olive motifs break up the dark ground, while an ivory inner border is filled with charming, highly stylized animal and bird-like forms — the kind of imperfect, individual drawing that gives village rugs so much personality.

The outer border returns to a saturated raspberry-wine tone, creating a strong frame around the lighter ivory passages. Areas of naturally lowered pile reveal more of the foundation and give the rug its  beautifully timeworn, almost painterly character.

Origin: Eastern Anatolia, Turkey — likely Kurdish village weaving

Circa: 1940s–1950s

Size: 2’1” × 6’5”

Construction: Hand-knotted wool, sturdy feel thin-medium

Colors: raspberry red, wine, charcoal brown, black, ivory, camel, muted olive, faded coral and small touches of blue

Condition: Intact vintage condition with visible age-related wear, areas of lowered pile and natural patina throughout.