 Meshkinshar
rugs origunate from Meshkinshahr, located west of Ardabil in
northwestern Iran. Nomadic people live in the region where they are
chiefly occupied with rug weaving and agriculture. This region of Iran
was invaded by Mongols during the 13th century, bringing with them a
very bold style of rug weaving and the predominant use of the Turkish
knot. Most Meshkinshahr rugs are very long lengths which lend
themselves perfectly for use as stair runners. Although the use of
stair runners is much more prevalent in the United States than in
Europe, they are gaining in popularity. Stair runners improve safety by
providing traction on the stairs, in addition to protecting your wood
from wear and tear, and quite effectively reducing noise.
Meshkinshahr rugs and stair runners feature brightly colored
Turko-Persian geometric patterns often with diamond shaped central
medallions that are woven with very high quality materials. Stair
runners that have busy patterns will be able to hide the signs of dirt
and wear. This is very important because once stair runners are
installed it can be many years until they are removed for a total
cleaning. Due to the heavy traffic that stair runners have to contend
with, the higher the density, the longer that you can expect your stair
runners to last. Dark reds and strong blues are the dominant shades
with warm reds, olive, turquoise, and taupe providing the contrast.
However, uneven coloring is a characteristic of Meshkinshahr rugs and
stair runners.
The warps
on Meshkinshahr rugs and stair runners are mostly cotton, while the
wefts are either cotton or wool. These beautiful tribal designed stair
runners are a spectacular way to dress up your staircase. It is not
necessary for your stair runners to have the same pattern as your other
area rugs. Choose complementary colors and designs for a very polished
and professional look.
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