Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner

Malayer – Northwest Persia Antique Persian Malayer rug, handwoven between the 1900s and 1920s. Numerous lozenges are connected by flowers that contrast with the Malayer’s sandy back...

Malayer – Northwest Persia This surprising Malayer stands out for its rare format – unusually wide. The artistic combination of colours is sublime: cobalt blue, saffron, and numerou...

Malayer – Northwest Persia Antique Persian Malayer rug with a stylized design covering the entire main field of the carpet in navy with a pastel colour balance in beige, green and r...

Malayer – Northwest Persia This Malayer was made with lustrous and resistant wool and features subtle, mesmerizing, and repeating geometric patterns. The main field, in red, is comp...

Kurdish – Northwest Persia Twelve lozenge-shaped medallions with serrated borders and arrowheads are aligned over an abrashed navy blue field. The medallions are incomplete at the b...

Tabriz – Northwest Persia This stunning Tabriz presents a spectacular profusion of colours that cannot be matched by rugs made today. The artist skillfully wove this rug rich in solid colours with perfect harmony. Looking at this antique Tabriz is like seeing a kaleidoscope of colours in constant motion. The carpet is clean and ready for use. Tabriz, a city located in northwestern Persia, is considered the city of masters of textile art. The ateliers in this influential city established a strong reputation for the quality of their carpets, which is still respected. The city of Tabriz’s fame as a carpet production centre began during the Safavid dynasty (1501 to 1722 AD). However, historical accounts indicate that carpets had been produced there since the Sasanian era (224 to 651 AD). Carpets from the Safavid period represent the pinnacle of Persian textile art, and Tabriz carpets continue this tradition. Shah Abbas (1587–1629), the great patron of the arts, established weaving centres throughout Persia, including a royal workshop in Tabriz. Some of the best Tabriz rugs, woven exclusively for carpet aficionados of the nobility, use techniques that have not yet been surpassed. After the dynasty's fall, carpet-making declined in quality and intensity throughout Persia. However, a renewed interest in 19th-century carpets revived this art, and Tabriz became an important production centre. Antique Tabriz carpets, produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are distinguished by their excellent weaving technique and remarkable adherence to classical traditions and ancient Persian carpet designs. However, unlike other Persian rugs, they cannot be distinguished by any particular design pattern or use of colours. Antique Tabriz rugs come in various classic designs and are produced in every colour imaginable, from bold, bright tones to softer pastel tones. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality. Tabriz rugs are precisely designed and carefully executed, making them extremely popular with designers. A Tabriz rug adds elegance to any room in a home or office. Tabriz are known for their unsurpassed quality, strong weave and rich detail. For centuries, Tabriz carpets have been made with the highest quality since Tabriz was established as one of the first capitals of the carpet world. The artists of Tabriz boast of being the oldest in terms of production in all of Persia. Tabriz Persian carpets and their beauty not only depend on their rich cultural background but their limitless design is not surpassed by any other region. With an unsurpassed variety of colours, the Tabriz rug can be found in any tone, including bolder or softer pastel tones. Nothing beats antique...

This antique Malayer runner is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I. Malayer rugs are named after a major rug-weaving village in central west Iran. The village was known for producing e...

Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug

Age: Circa 1920 Colors: Persian Plum, Black and Spice on a blue field. Pile: low. Material: Wool on Cotton. Wear Notes: 3 Wear Guide: Vintage and antique rugs are by...

Age: early 20th century Colors: light gray, stone, midnight blue, mushroom, brown, oxblood, baby blue Pile: low Wear Notes: 7 Material: wool on cotton Moody and deep, ...

Age: early 20th century Pile: Low-medium (soft underfoot) Wear Notes: 0-1 Material: Wool on Cotton Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes yea...

72514 Antique Brown Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03’01 x 10’06. Hailing from the western Iranian region of Malayer, Persian Malayer carpet runners are renowned for their meticulous cr...