The hooked latch medallions come from an old Lori nomad tradition.  The fine weave is somehow influenced by the Qashq'ai of southern Iran.  But Yalameh is Yalameh- it's a tribe and tradition all its own.  The colors are all derived from natural dyes- indigo for the blues and larkspur to get the greens and yellows.  The reds are dyed using madder root or "ronas".  The browns come from walnut skins, and the other subtle shades of taupe and light yellows come from pomegranate skins and grape leaves.  Basically, it took a salad to make this rug.

The wool is of the finest, softest quality. 

Need I say more?  The final touch is that all through the basic underlying medallion patterning, little goats and other animals frolic and flowers bloom.  The uses for runners like these are beyond measure.  You can put them in a room with a Yalameh rug to direct the traffic. 

Most of these are woven using a wool warp which makes them even softer to the touch and gentle on bare feet.

The best part is that if you own one, you're allowed to yell "Yaaaalaaaameeeh" whenever and at whomever you please.  Owning one is a license. 

For rugs similar to these runners, check out the Yalameh Rugs section!

Though I only have one of these currently listed, I have several in stock.

Rug #	Size, Colors and Design, Price
Yalameh # 47	Size: 2'10 by 9'11  (.81m x 2.86m) Colors:  Red, blue, brown, cream, green. Design:  Yalameh design with traditional latched hook lozenges down the center. Materials:  Wool pile on wool warp Afarstar Price: $1000