Runner Rugs

A runner is the most disciplined rug purchase you'll make — the dimensions are unforgiving, and the daily traffic is brutal. Halls, kitchens, and staircases are where wool fiber gets tested. The right runner is hand-knotted from hand-spun wool, built to take decades of foot traffic without thinning.

Our runners come in lengths from 6' to 16'+, in widths from 2'6" to 3'. Patterns span Oushak (florals, soft palettes), Persian (medallion-bordered), kilim (flat-woven for tighter spaces), and tribal (bold geometry). Each is one of one.

Sizing rules: For halls — measure the corridor length and subtract 12" total (6" off each end). For kitchen galleys — measure between the cabinets, leaving 4–6" on each side. For staircases — measure each tread plus riser; runners can be cut to fit (we don't recommend cutting valuable pieces ourselves).

Care: Vacuum with suction-only setting (no beater bar). Rotate end-to-end every 6 months for even wear. Professional cleaning every 3 years for heavily-trafficked runners. Wool sheds for the first few weeks — normal, not a defect.

See also Kilims for flat-woven alternatives. Behind the Loom covers our construction standards.