This semi-antique Persian Melayer runner, measuring 2'5" x 15'5", is handwoven in Iran’s Hamadan region and has been carefully distressed and refinished in the U.S. Persian rugs hold a significant place in Iranian art and culture, with weaving traditions that date back to the Bronze Age. The oldest surviving examples originate from the 16th-century Safavid dynasty, reflecting a rich heritage of craftsmanship. 170520