2'5x8'4 Ft Vintage Afghan Suzani Flatweave Embroidered Runner Deep Red Floral Sun Medallion Handmade Wool Hallway Table Runner Wall Hanging

About this rug

This stunning vintage Afghan suzani runner is a bold and deeply expressive piece of Central Asian hand embroidered folk textile art, showcasing a rich deep burgundy red ground that radiates warmth and tribal intensity. Running along the full length of the textile are four large circular sun medallions, each containing a symmetrical four-arm floral cross motif with gracefully curving petal arms rendered in a vivid and joyful mix of sky blue, golden yellow, forest green, coral orange, warm taupe, and ivory — every medallion uniquely colored yet perfectly balanced in its composition. The open burgundy red ground between and around the medallions is animated by freely embroidered scroll and hook forms, stylized leaf and tendril shapes, and small curling botanical details in the same multicolor palette, giving the textile a lively, organic energy that feels both ancient and wonderfully alive. Each medallion is a small masterpiece of folk embroidery in its own right, with fine detail and confident handwork that speaks to generations of embroidery tradition.
The border is defined by a continuous flowing vine of multicolor scroll and hook motifs running along both long sides, framing the medallion sequence with rhythmic tribal energy. The short ends are finished with a fine gold and ivory braided edge detail, adding a refined handmade touch. Unlike a woven kilim or pile rug, this is a hand embroidered suzani textile — completely flat, lightweight, soft, and highly versatile in how it can be used and displayed. Its long narrow 2'5x8'4 format makes it ideal as a hallway runner, table runner, bed runner, bench cover, console table covering, or a dramatic decorative wall hanging. A rare and genuinely soulful vintage folk art piece that brings extraordinary color, cultural depth, and handmade character to any interior space.

KEY FEATURES:

Type: Suzani — Hand Embroidered Textile Runner (Not a Pile Rug, Not a Kilim)
Pile Height: Flat / No Pile — Embroidered Surface
Origin: Afghanistan — Hand Embroidered Folk Textile
Size: 2'5 x 8'4 ft
Shape: Long Narrow Runner
Main Color: Deep Burgundy Red
Secondary Colors: Sky Blue, Golden Yellow, Forest Green, Coral Orange, Warm Taupe, Ivory
Design: Four Large Circular Sun Medallions with Four-Arm Floral Cross Motifs + Freeform Scroll, Hook & Leaf Embroidery Fill
Border: Continuous Multicolor Scroll & Hook Vine Border along both long sides + Gold & Ivory Braided End Finish
Details: Fine gold and ivory braided edge at both short ends
Technique: Hand embroidered on wool ground fabric
Material: Wool embroidery on Wool base
Condition: Vintage — good condition with natural age character
Use Cases: Hallway Runner, Table Runner, Bed Runner, Bench Cover, Console Table Cover, Wall Hanging, Boho Decor, Folk Art Collector's Piece