Beautiful and colorful mid 20th century Persian Malayer room size rug. Hand-knotted in the mid-1900s, this piece from the villages of Western Persia is a truly unique find, celebrated for its rare square format, vibrant colors, and authentic village weaving artistry.
This wonderful rug features a brilliant red field color, which provides a captivating and cheerful backdrop for its open design. The central medallion and the main border are rendered in a stunning abrash French blue, where the natural tonal variations, a hallmark of natural vegetable dyes, add immense depth and character. This combination of a vivid red field with an abrash French blue creates a truly unique and beautiful contrast.
The rug boasts an open design in a large pattern format, which allows the eye to appreciate the intricate motifs without feeling overwhelmed. The design is brought to life with a palette of bright and cheerful accent colors, including verdant green, vibrant magenta, sunny yellow, deep navy, delicate pink, creamy ivory, and warm brown. The skillful use of these natural vegetable dyes further enhances the beauty and authenticity of this charming village weaving example. Its rare size, cheerful colors, and timeless design ensure it will be a cherished centerpiece for generations to come.
- Dimensions: 9’ 5” x 9’ 5”
- Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
- Place of Origin: Persia
- Material: Wool on a cotton foundation
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Resized
SKU: 2072
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