Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Herati Pattern in Brown Background & Light blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arts/rug SUS-2012-923, origin / type: Iran / Hamedan, circa 1920. Malayer antique, mildly distressed
Wool
Geometric Design Antique Tribal Malayer Persian Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
type: Persian rug, date: circa 1920 Malayer rugs, antique rugs from the Malayer region embody an
Wool
Sold|$900
A Malayer Rug circa 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Malayer Rug circa 1920. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
Wool
Sold|$2,050
Vintage Malayer Rug (Persian) Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
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Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Wool Rug, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Malayer oriental rug offers wool construction with geometric design having
Wool
Antique Circa 1920 Blue Persian Malayer Hand Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
2'8 X 6'10. Rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$3,600
Astonishing Malayer Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to
Wool
Sold|$775
Malayer Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
A Persian Malayer rug, c-1920. Vegetable dye wool pile on cotton foundation with tribal geometric
Wool
Sold|$3,900
1920s Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
This dark blue field is centred by a stepped pendant medallion in an abrashed green. The overall drawing is angular and semi-geometric. The green blue border displays reversing palme...
Wool
Sold|$950
Amazing Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Amazing Persian Malayer rug dimension: 3'4" x 6'4", circa 1920. With geometric all-over pattern
Wool
Sold|$3,200
Northwest Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with three blueish medallions covered on a rusty red field.
Wool
Sold|$1,850
Incredible Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
A pleasant Botheh design with a green color border. The tribal weavers in Malayer were often
Wool
Sold|$12,500
Antique Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Malayer runner, circa 1920. Size: 13'5" × 3'5".
Wool
Sold|$3,200
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$5,400
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug from the first quarter of the 20th century. Malayer is one of over
Wool
Sold|$8,125
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century. Malayer is one of
Wool
Sold|$3,750
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$5,200
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$8,800
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$6,400
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$6,600
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$1,875
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$3,400
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$3,200
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$5,250
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique washed Persian Malayer rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$3,750
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique washed Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$475
Early 20th Century Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a beautiful central flower medallion amidst
Wool
Antique Sensational Fine Ferahan-Malayer Rug, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sensational Antique Rug Fine Ferahan-Malayer Terracotta, Ice & Greens Size: 4.3 x 6.4 Age
Wool
Sold|$1,600
Rustic Malayer Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
This west Persian rustic scatter presents three large hexagonal medallions in cream and red-brown, each enclosing four rosettes, all on a strongly abrashed grey to slate ground. The ...
Wool
Sold|$3,120
Antique Floral Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
The well-abrashed slate ground displays an all-over pattern of strongly stylized floral bouquets in the European manner, the Gol-i-Firangi motif, with small botehs in the interstices...
Wool
Sold|$1,643
Antique Malayer Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Persian Malayer rug, handwoven in west Persia circa 1920 with an all over design
Wool
Sold|$6,200
Antique Persian Hamedan Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Hamedan Malayer rug.
Wool
Sold|$550
Persian Malayer Bird Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine handmade Persian Hamadan Malayer rug, circa 1920. Vegetable dyed fine wool pile on cotton
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner with Rust and Coral Colors, Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
The rust/red/coral panel-abrashed field of this unusual kenare (runner) field nine parallel vertical rod-like pole with rosettes and sharp, small lozenges as decorations. The three...
Wool
Sold|$2,200
Early 20th Century, Malayer, Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian, Malaya, rug with an all-over multicolored tree-of-life pattern on an indigo background surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
Wool
Sold|$5,040
Antique Blue Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
The noticeably abrashed pale blue to graphite field of this west Persian kenare (runner) show a slightly geometric version of the Herati design, within an ivory doubly connected rose...
Wool
Sold|$8,800
Beautiful Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian antique Malayer rugs. Antique rugs from the Malayer region embody an angular northwestern
Wool
Sold|$24,000
Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Antique Persian Malayer carpet. Abrash charcoal field and red border with predominant
Wool
Sold|$4,500
Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug. Predominantly in brown, gray, shades of green. The color
Wool
Sold|$18,900
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Malayer carpet, of an impressive size, bears a beautiful, all-over
Wool
Sold|$9,500
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Malayer carpet, of an impressive size, bears a beautiful, all-over
Wool
Sold|$3,300
Brown Persian Malayer Runner, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A well-detailed Herati design is centred by an ecru four palmette central cruciform motif, all on the soft-toned eggplant subfield, with ivory Herati spandrels. Accent tones include ...
Wool
Sold|$24,000
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite early 20th century antique Persian Malayer rug. Antique Malayer rugs are unique in the
Wool
Sold|$5,750
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer runner.
Wool
Sold|$6,750
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer narrow and long runner.
Wool
Sold|$12,000
Antique Persian Malayer Long Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Malayer carpet, of an impressive pattern, bears a beautiful, all
Wool
Antique Blue Persian Malayer Runner, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This west Persian village runner shows a blue slate field with three complete outline hexagons, filled with and supported by geometric palmettes in the Caucasian manner. The ivory ma...
Wool
Gorgeous Light Blue Antique Persian Malayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Malayer Carpet, Persia, 1920 -- Striking geometrical symmetry and stunning detail define
Wool
Sold|$4,125
Antique Handmade Malayer Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique handmade Malayer Persian rug.
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, circa 1920s, Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
This rather distressed west Persian town scatter is finely woven with a closely fitted all-over Herati pattern on a sienna brown field. The khaki border shows octofoils alternating w...
Wool
Sold|$6,000
Antique Persian Malayer Intermediate Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer intermediate size rug.
Wool
Neutral-Toned Antique Persian Malayer with All-Over Stylized Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This Malayer carpet from 1920s Persia is characterized by
Wool
Sold|$2,740
Vintage Fine Tea Washed Malayer Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
come with this hand knotted Persian Malayer rug made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 4'5
Wool, Cotton
Persian Antique Malayer Rug with Layered Floral and Geometric Design in Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This Persian Malayer carpet from the early 20th century is characterized
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Geometric All-Over Design in Light Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ Malayer, circa 1920. This antique Malayer runner from 1920s Persia features a dynamic design and
Wool
All-Over Floral Design Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Blue Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Mahal, circa 1920 This antique Persian Malayer runner, circa early 20th
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Large Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Runner with Geometric Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 6'8 x 13'7.
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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