{"product_id":"antique-french-sourced-wool-runner-c-1900-1920-5-0m-indigo-botanical-motif-by","title":"Antique French Sourced Wool Runner — c.1900–1920 | 5.0m Indigo Botanical Motif\nBy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not an everyday runner. This a luxury art piece with the provenance to back it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt five metres, it reads almost architectural — a long, continuous field of deep indigo anchored by a rhythmic, tree-like form with small, scattered bird motifs that reveal themselves over time. The scale alone is rare; finding it with this level of clarity in pattern and tone is rarer again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-knotted in wool and softened over time to a dry, matte finish, it carries a kind of presence that doesn’t rely on ornament or excess. Sourced in France, with origins in traditional Eastern weaving, it sits in that space we’re always drawn to — layered, storied, and authenticity .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly compelling is the balance. The elongated field creates movement, drawing the eye forward, while the depth of the indigo grounds it. The pattern is expressive but not overwhelming — something that reveals itself slowly rather than demanding attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s also an  honesty to the wear. The pile has softened naturally through use, particularly across the centre and raised motifs, giving it that lived-in texture that cannot be replicated. The bound edge at one end — rather than a full fringe — speaks to its longevity and everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a runner that doesn’t just sit within a space — it shapes it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1900–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-knotted wool construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Eastern weaving, sourced in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces like this were often traded into European interiors, which is why they carry both cultural depth and a distinctly European way of living with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon 5 metre length — far longer than most runners of this period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural presence — creates movement through a space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylised botanical \/ tree-like motif with bird detailing — rhythmic and quietly expressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue indigo ground — holds depth without flattening or fading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftened, matte finish — achieved only through time and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound edge detail — practical, durable, and less commonly seen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBalanced composition — expressive without being overly decorative\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approx. 500cm (L) x 115 (W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hand-knotted wool pile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Eastern weaving, sourced in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Antique, early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Deep indigo with natural undyed wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotif: Stylised botanical with bird elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent, even wear across the length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftened pile through centre and high points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural tonal variation and fading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound edge at one end, fringe at the other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo structural issues — strong and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of wear that adds character, not compromise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest placed where the full length can be experienced — a hallway, gallery-like passage, or kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be layered over a larger neutral rug to exaggerate scale and bring it into more open spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the surrounding elements restrained. This is the piece that carries the room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \/ Logistics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNZ-wide delivery available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational shipping can be arranged on requesT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces like this are found, not ordered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of scale, colour, and composition is increasingly difficult to source — and rarely replaced like-for-like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43183246606402,"sku":"FOR-9764-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/134F970C-E7B1-4628-B913-3F2AA4676CCA.png?v=1774907183","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/antique-french-sourced-wool-runner-c-1900-1920-5-0m-indigo-botanical-motif-by","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}