ONCE A YEAR · LIMITED TIME
BLACK FRIDAYSpecial Saleevery rugCODE BLACKMAGICApplied automatically at checkout
565 products
How to Choose a Handmade Runner Rug
Measure the length of the hall or aisle and its width at the narrowest point, then pick the runner length from the links at the top of this page. Each product page gives the runner's exact width and length, so you can rule out pieces that are too wide before you compare patterns.
Next, decide between pile and flatweave. Most of these runners have a hand-knotted wool pile; the kilims are flatwoven, with no pile. For bold patterns, start with the Herki runners; for one strong color over an older design, look at the overdyed runners. Before you order, make sure any door that swings over the runner clears its listed thickness.
Size note. Size names on handmade runners are approximate: a runner listed as 3x12 can be up to about 6½ inches narrower or wider, and shorter or longer, than 3 by 12 feet. Compare the exact width and length on each product page with your own measurements.
Runner Rugs by Length
Each length has its own collection; the cards below show which styles and widths are most common in each. To figure out what your hall needs, see the guide on our hallway rugs page or our runner size guide.
8ft runner rugs
2x8 and 3x8 runners for short halls and kitchen aisles, plus wider 4x8 rugs.
3x9 runner rugs
Mostly overdyed, patchwork and Herki kilim runners, plus wider 4x9 rugs.
3x10 runner rugs
Mostly overdyed, patchwork, Herki and Oushak runners, with a few 2x10 and 4x10 pieces.
3x11 runner rugs
Mostly Herki kilim and pile runners, with wider 4x11 and 5x11 Konya runners.
3x12 runner rugs
Herki and Oushak runners in 3x12, and wider 4x12 and 5x12 Konya runners.
13ft runner rugs
Mostly wide 4x13 and 5x13 Konya runners, plus 3x13 Herki runners and kilims.
14ft runner rugs
Oushak, Herki and Konya runners, most about 3 ft wide, with a few wider Konya pieces.
Long runner rugs
15 ft and longer, mostly Herki, Oushak and wide Konya runners.
Compare Runner Rug Styles
Thickness. Most runners here are about 0.2 to 0.4 in (5 to 10 mm) thick. Each card gives the typical thickness for its group, and every listing gives the exact figure.
Konya runners
These hand-knotted vintage runners come from the Konya region of central Anatolia. They are roughly 30 to 70 years old, with a low wool pile about 0.2 in (5 mm) thick, and most are wide, close to 5 ft. Many have been overdyed: each was dyed a new color, most often red or turquoise, and its old medallions and borders still show through. Others have not been overdyed.
Herki runners
Herki runners come from the Herki weaving tradition and are wool on a cotton foundation. The hand-knotted pile runners are 40 to 60 years old and about 0.4 in (10 mm) thick; the flatwoven kilims are 40 to 80 years old and nearly as thick. Most carry a column of stepped diamonds or medallions down the center, and many of them use reds and oranges. Nearly all are about 3 ft wide.
Kilim runners
Kilims are flatwoven and have no pile, so they lie firm and flat. Most of the kilim runners here are Herki kilims. The Anatolian kilim runners are 40 to 50 years old, about 0.2 in (6 mm) thick and 3 or 4 ft wide. Browse more in our kilim rugs collection.
Overdyed runners
The narrow overdyed runners are hand-knotted vintage pieces, 30 to 70 years old and about 0.2 in (5 mm) thick. Each one was dyed a single new color, and the old design shows through more strongly on some than on others. Most are 3x10. Browse more in our overdyed rugs collection.
Patchwork runners
Patchwork runners are sewn from pieces of older hand-knotted rugs, with overlocked edges and no fringe. The listed age is the age of those pieces. They are about 0.3 in (8 mm) thick, and most are 3x10. Browse more in our patchwork rugs collection.
Oushak runners
These hand-knotted wool runners come from the Oushak region of western Türkiye and use muted colors. They are newer than most runners here, 10 to 20 years old. They are about 0.3 in (8 mm) thick and nearly all about 3 ft wide; many are 3x12. Browse more in our Oushak rugs collection.
Also here. A few Moroccan pile runners are 10 to 20 years old and about 3 ft wide. The checkered rugs are hand-knotted, 30 to 70 years old and 4 to 5 ft wide, with small squares that form diamonds and lattices. There are also a few Anatolian pile runners, 30 to 50 years old.
Standard and wide runners. Nearly all Herki, overdyed, patchwork, Oushak and Moroccan runners are about 3 ft wide. A few narrower 2 ft runners suit a tight back hall. The Konya runners, some Anatolian kilims and the checkered rugs are 4 to 5 ft wide. A 4 ft runner needs a space about 5 ft wide and a 5 ft runner about 6 ft, such as an entry hall, a gallery or a landing. Most 5 ft runners are 12 or 13 ft long, and you'll find the most of them among our wide 13 ft runners.
Common Runner Rug Questions
Is a carpet runner the same as a runner rug?
Yes. "Carpet runner," "rug runner" and "runner rug" all mean the same long, narrow rug.
Are these vintage runner rugs?
Most are. The Konya, overdyed, Herki and checkered runners are 30 to 80 years old, and the patchwork runners are made from pieces 30 to 70 years old. The Oushak and Moroccan runners are newer, about 10 to 20 years old. Each listing gives the age.
Where are these runners from?
Nearly all were woven in Türkiye, including the Konya runners of central Anatolia and the Oushak runners of western Türkiye; a few were woven in Morocco. For larger rugs in the same styles, see Turkish rugs and vintage rugs.
Is a 5 ft wide runner still a runner?
Yes, though some shoppers call it a long, narrow rug. In a wide hall or on a landing it is a wide runner; beside a long kitchen island or a dining table, it reads more like a rug.
Do I need a rug pad?
A pad is optional. On a smooth floor, a thin non-slip pad keeps a runner from sliding and helps it lie flat.
How should I clean a runner?
Blot spills right away with a clean, dry white cloth; don't rub. For deep cleaning, kilims included, use a professional rug cleaner. Don't machine wash or soak a handmade runner. Our rug care guide covers vacuuming, sun, moisture and storage.
What if the runner doesn't fit my space?
Contact us within 14 calendar days of delivery and we'll send return instructions; wait for them, then ship the runner back within the same 14 days. Return shipping is paid by the customer unless the runner arrived damaged or was the wrong item. Read the refund policy before you order.
