Vintage rug with a dark red and black surface, tightly arranged geometric diamonds and a narrow multicolor border. This Turkish Herki rug is a hand knotted rug measuring 3 x 11.5 ft (92 x 350 cm), with a long runner shape and a closely spaced pattern of red, muted teal, cream and burgundy details. The surface has the textured appearance of an older knotted carpet, with slight irregularities along the edges and subtle variations in color across the patterned field. Those variations soften the stronger red motifs without obscuring the design. The central field is built around a continuous arrangement of angular diamond shapes. Larger red diamonds alternate with smaller teal and burgundy geometric figures, while small cream and red accents appear between the main motifs. A dark background gives the pattern definition, and the narrow border carries repeating triangles in red, cream, muted green and darker tones. The outer edge is dark and slightly irregular, consistent with the visible character of the rug. Short woven fringe is visible at the ends. The vintage surface retains its patterned definition, although small differences in texture and color are visible across the length. The photograph does not establish a specific pile height or a uniform degree of wear throughout the carpet. Rather than presenting an artificially even surface, the rug retains the minor irregularities that distinguish its existing condition. The dark ground also makes the red geometric motifs more prominent, while the lighter border accents separate the design from its edges. At 3 ft wide and 11.5 ft long, this long runner rug is suited to an extended hallway, a wide passage or a long entry corridor with enough clearance around the ends. Its proportions make it a practical choice for spaces where a conventional rectangular area rug would be too wide. The repeating geometric pattern remains visible along the full length, so the carpet can be appreciated from either end of a corridor. The tribal runner design works with rustic furniture, simple contemporary interiors and rooms using natural wood or neutral surfaces. As a boho runner, it offers a strong patterned element without requiring additional decorative textiles. The red and black palette gives the carpet a defined presence, while the smaller cream and teal details provide contrast. This vintage Herki rug can also be described as a Herki carpet, with its hand-knotted construction and elongated shape making it distinct from a flatwoven kilim. A piece of textile history: Made in Türkiye in the 1970s. It is a link to an earlier era. It brings a sense of history to the room. This vintage Turkish rug is best placed where its full length and existing surface character can remain visible. The slight edge irregularities and color variations are part of its present appearance, and buyers should expect the individual character of an older textile rather than the uniform finish of a newly manufactured carpet. Specs Product: Vintage rug Origin: Herki Country of manufacture: Türkiye Period: 1970s Construction: Hand-knotted rug Width: 3 ft (92 cm) Length: 11.5 ft (350 cm) Shape: Long rectangular runner Primary color: Red Secondary color: Black Additional visible colors: Burgundy, muted teal, cream and green Pattern: Geometric Style: Tribal Design: Repeating angular diamonds with small central motifs Border: Narrow multicolor geometric border with dark outer edges Ends: Short visible fringe Condition: Vintage, with visible surface and edge irregularities Suggested placement: Hallway, long entry corridor or passage