Like so many awesome antique NW Persian runner rug, this one features a repeating pattern that leads the viewer’s eyes downward along ephemeral shapes and flows. A single strong border stands out along the edges of the antique Persian NW rug, providing a grounding presence that only serves to add to the other vibrant elements present. The background within the borders is ivory , which provides attractive contrast to the other elements present throughout. Between the framework of the border is a series of diagonal lines that course down the length of the antique oriental rug, creating an illusion of swirling movement along a single rigid shape.