Camelhair Malayer 1748

This exceptional early 20th century Persian Malayer camel hair rug in an impressive gallery format is one of the finest and most impressive pieces in the gallery's Malayer collection — a room-size carpet of great presence and warmth whose natural camel wool foundation gives it an organic depth and beauty that no dyed textile can match. Handwoven in the early 1900s, the rug features an open rust-toned field adorned with a classic Herati medallion and corner spandrels against a deep navy background.

The primary border showcases a stylized geometric motif in blue, green, red, and cream, elegantly framed by a wide camel hair guard border that softly completes the composition. The rug's natural wool fibers and subtle color variation lend a beautifully aged patina of warmth, depth, and character that rewards every viewing. The Malayer district of Western Persia — located in the Hamadan province, east of the Zagros Mountains — produced village rugs of remarkable quality and diversity throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Malayer rugs are distinguished by their fine weave, their inventive use of design formats drawn from both the Hamadan and Sarouk traditions, and a palette of naturally dyed wool whose depth and complexity reward close study. The finest Malayer rugs, particularly those in the camel hair field and Herati allover formats, are among the most sought-after village rugs of Western Persia.

Dimensions: 9' 5" x 15' 1"

Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Persia (Malayer district)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1748