I've only recently been gathering an interest in carpets, and would like to know a little more about this geometric runner I've been given; particularly the style, where it might be from, even an approximate age... Would like some information so I can do some research myself on it.

As for the carpet itself, it was a gift, and was originally saved from being thrown out, so not much is known about it's origins really. It's 10' x 31.5", and interestingly has only one fringe. The non-fringe end is a little longer so I'm assuming it was always this way. It could probably use a good cleaning...

What's the significance or reasoning for only the one fringe? Would it have been tacked onto the loom on that end?

I'm normally drawn towards more curvilinear carpets, what are some signs of quality with geometric patterned rugs?

I'd like to have it cleaned, maybe even repaired a little if needed, so the quality/value of the carpet might help me with that decision.

Thanks,

It is from the Hamedan region in west Iran, from a village called Chenar. It is circa 1980. The fringe at one end has not been opened up and left as Kilim. It is quite common in Hamedan rugs. The Kilim end is usually the end that they started weaving from. It is a good way of protecting the rug as it won't unravel and is very secure. Additionally it's tidier if you are not bothered about having a fringe.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that every second warp is exposed; is this what would be called a "single weft" carpet then?

When I first got the carpet I assumed it was of poorer quality. But the more and more I look into the carpet it appears to be the style, almost tribal or course- correct me if I'm wrong.

What would be the rough value, or quality of a piece like this? I wondered if the person who was throwing it out did so because it wasn't worth cleaning, selling, or even giving away.