Red and Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven Arts / rug 13-1102, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 This antique Persian
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Sold|$7,500
Mehraban Antique Persian Malayer
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This antique Persian Malayer runner is a true beauty with its eye-catching colors and design. The
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Antique Malayer Persian Gallery Runner with All Over Paisley Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
colors. Keivan Woven Arts; rug / V21-0114 Country of origin: Iran Circa 1920's Type Malayer Measures
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Sold|$3,900
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Persian Malayer rug features a center medallion and jewel-toned geometric design
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Antique Malayer Persian Runner in Gray, Blue, Brown & Caramel Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
-2012-882, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 This antique Persian Malayer runner
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1B421
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Malayer rug in navy blue and red shades. This rug is in original good condition
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1C688
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Malayer distressed rug in red wool. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Runner, 1920s, 1C448
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Malayer style runner in original good condition. This rug has been made in the
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1B26
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Persian Malayer rug in black and olive shades with some red accent. The rug is
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1C508
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Distressed handmade Malayer rug in back shade with all-over design. Repeating geometric pattern is
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Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1920s, 1Q0067
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Malayer style runner in traditional design. It is from the beginning of 20th
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Sold|$6,500
Antique Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
edges emanate from a series of central rosettes. Woven circa 1920, this sophisticated antique Malayer
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Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Runner, 1920s, 1C323
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Rare and beautiful antique Malayer runner in original good condition. The rug made in navy blue
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Sold|$2,850
Persian Malayer Rug in Blues and Peach
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug in soft blues and soft peach.
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Geometric Design Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
-262, country of origin / type: Iran / Mahal, circa 1920. This antique Persian Malayer runner, circa
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1C403
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Malayer style rug in original good condition. The main colors of this rug are
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Navy Blue Background & Light Blue Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
neutral accents. rug/EMB-8535-178697, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 Measures
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Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All Over Sub-Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Malayer runner in light tones, rug SUS-2012-758, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920
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Antique Persian Malayer All-Over Designed Runner with Sub Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
/EMB-22216-15084, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 Measures: 3'1 x 10'2 This
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Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Malayer with Large Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Persian / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 3'3 x 13'10.
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Antique Persian Malayer Long Gallery with Gray, Red and Paisley Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This antique Malayer long and wide gallery from 1920s Persia
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Soft Blue Field and Geometric Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/EN-16585, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. An Antique
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Light Blue Background Persian Malayer Rug with All-Over Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
-15108, country of origin Keivan Woven Arts / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 4'1 x 6'5 This
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Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Central Medallion and Allover Botanical
Located in Atlanta, GA
Botanical. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/NA-160068, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. A
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Sold|$6,500
Antique Persian Malayer Runner 26382
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This gorgeous Persian Malayer rug comes from a handmade finest wool that features stunning
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Sold|$6,800
Mehraban Antique Persian Malayer 29689
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 29689 Size 3' 3" X 16' 4" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material
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Sold|$239
Blue Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Malayer rug.
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Sold|$239
Blue Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Malayer rug. Measures: 16'' x 17''.
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner All-Over With Medallion Design in Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven Arts / rug TU-MTU-221, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 Measures: 2'8 x
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Large Gallery Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Sub-Geometric Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 6'11 x 12'8. This magnificent antique
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Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Runner with Small All-Over Design with Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 5'2 x 11'4. This antique Malayer
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Antique Malayer Runner with Geometric Designs in Gray, Blue, Red, and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ rug EMB-22128-15021, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 Measures: 3'6 x 15'0 This
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Beautiful Blue Color Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Mahal, circa 1920 This antique Persian Malayer runner, circa early
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Detailed Alabaster Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 3 ft 7 in x
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Charcoal Green Brown Traditional Wool Persian Malayer Decorative Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug. Predominantly in brown, charcoal, gray accents, circa 1920
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Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Muted Tones of Blue and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arts /rug EMB-9711-P13898, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 3'5 x
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Large All-Over Fine Persian Malayer Rug in Taupe Background and Blue Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
-0501, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This large Persian Malayer carpet from
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug with a Blue Field and All-Over Herati Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/EMB-22218-15085, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Gray, Blue, and Red with All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920. This antique Malayer runner from 1920s Persia features a dynamic design and exciting color
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Antique Malayer Carpet with All-Over Design in Blue Gray Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1920 This beautiful antique Malayer rug features a central field adorned with a repetitive
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Malayer Antique Runner in Gray Blue, Coral, and Cream with All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This antique Malayer runner from 1920s Persia features a dynamic
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Design in Soft Blue 3'8 x 9'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'8 x 9'9 Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Design in Soft Blue 3'8 x 9'10
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Sold|$4,800
Mehraban Antique Persian Malayer Runner 2606
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A majestic Antique Persian Malayer runner that features a dynamic all-over Herati pattern and
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Mehraban Antique Persian Malayer Runner 19595
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A fabulous Persian Malayer Runner that boasts its dazzling design. Centrally focused in its
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Antique Persian Malayer Long Runner, Herati Design, Brown & Red Field
Located in New York, NY
The abrashed sienna field shows a three column Herati allover Herati design with "fish" leaves, and empty and filled lozenges. Ecru progressive flower module border. Cotton foundatio...
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Green Worn Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique worn Persian Malayer rug. Measures: 16'' x 16''.
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Large Malayer Gallery Rug All-Over in Taupe, Tan, Light Blue, Brown & D. Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This Fabulous large Persian Malayer carpet from 1920 is
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Diamond Sub-Geometric Medallion Antique Malayer Persian Rug with Floral Borders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Diamond sub-geometric medallion antique Malayer Persian rug with floral borders, rug h-711-26
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Malayer Persian Antique Rug with Blueish Gray Field and All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 This amazing antique Malayer rug from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920 This antique Persian Malayer long runner from early
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Blue and Khaki Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Beautiful All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This magnificent early 20th century vintage
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Blue Green, Teal, Brown, Yellow and Yellow Green Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This magnificent antique Persian Malayer runner, of
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Beautiful Square Foyer Size Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century highly decorative Persian Malayer rug, circa 1920, measures: 5'5" x 7'.
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Antique Persian Malayer Long Gallery Runner 6'10 x 15'0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/ KBE-230902, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This
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Medallion Design Antique Persian Malayer Rug in Tones of Blue/Gray, Silver, Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This beautiful antique early 20th century Persian Malayer
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Blue and Dark Gray Allover Field, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This is a Malayer carpet in the Mahal all-over pattern style, here on an abrashed slate blue ground
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug with All-Over Blossom Design in Blue-Green Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
ivory, rug na-180750, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This beautiful antique
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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.
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