Malayer 1829

An elegant early 20th century Persian Malayer area rug from Northwest Persia, featuring the classic oversized Malayer medallion design in one of its most beautiful and rare color interpretations. The elongated medallion in soft pale blue rests gracefully within a cream diamond-shaped field of luminous simplicity, while navy blue corner spandrels showcasing the traditional Herati pattern provide a rich visual counterpoint.

A gentle pale salmon border adorned with intricate motifs in pale blue, brown, and cream frames the composition with warmth and refinement. Woven with hand-spun wool and natural vegetable pigments, the rug displays a beautiful abrash throughout that enhances its depth and the authentic character of genuinely handmade textile art. 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: 4' 8" x 6' 6"

Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: NW Persia (Malayer district)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1829