Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Geometric Design in Blue, Brown and Salmon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Malayer carpet bears a beautiful, all-over Sub-geometric design
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner With Medallions in Gray and Terracotta
Located in Atlanta, GA
TU-MTU-2701, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. Measures: 2'11 x 9'0 This
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Blue Field and Bold Botanics
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exemplary antique Persian Malayer rug from the 1920s re-imagines traditional Persian patterns
Wool
Rustic Antique Persian Malayer Rug, All-Over Brown and Blue Herati Design Field
Located in New York, NY
The abrashed camel-tone field displays a bold grey-blue medallion with a central branching rust sub-medallion. Rust details in corners and border. Worn low overall, fair condition.
Wool
Antique Persian Rug Malayer Design in Bold Black & Red Floral Motif, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in the 1920s, this antique Persian rug was handwoven from the finest wool and vegetable dyes. It showcases bold black and red floral patterns over a mix of ivory, and beige back...
Wool
Antique Fine Malayer Small Rug with All-Over Design in Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This Malayer from Persia is characterized by its all-over design
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Reds and Oranges on a Charcoal Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This antique Malayer runner from 1920s Persia
Wool
Sky Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug featuring a weeping willow tree of life motif on a striated
Wool
Rustic Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug featuring a weeping willow tree of life motif on a powder
Wool
Tribal Persian Malayer Rug with Geometric Design in Steel Blue and Tan Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ Tabriz, circa 1920. This antique Malayer carpet from 1920s Persia features a field filled with small
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Rug 4.1' x 6.4' 1920s - 2K48
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This striking antique Persian Malayer rug from the 1920s features a beautifully balanced geometric
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug in Rich Amber and Teal Tones 5'5" x 11'0"
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ country of origin Persia / Type of rug Malayer / circa 1920 This exquisite antique Persian Malayer
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Long Runner, Gray and Brown Allover Field, Ivory Borders
Located in New York, NY
This West Persian runner shows 15 whole barbed lozenge cartouches forming a central pole, each enclosing a rosette, on a dark slate ground, with red, green and ecru accents. Straw bo...
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet with Floral Designs in Soft Orange Red and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920. This magnificent Hamadan features beautiful coloration, including tones of orange, yellow, and
Wool
Antique Saraband Persian Rug with Small Paisley in Chartreuse Yellow Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven Arts / rug W22-0105, country of origin / type: Iran / Saraband, circa 1920. Unique color antique
Wool
Colorful Antique Persian Hamedan Runner with Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Iran / Hamedan, circa 1920 This antique Persian Hamedan runner, circa 1920s, features a
Wool
Antique Persian Hamedan Runner with All-Over Design in Gray/Blue and Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
green, rug ema-7581, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamedan, circa 1920 This beautiful antique
Wool
Sold|$3,250
Early 20th Century Seyhoun Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Seyhoun rug with a fantastic central field with stylized and abstract flowers amidst a deep indigo field. The border is complex with three dist...
Wool
Sold|$3,500
Antique Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian runner in celadon green and apricot.
Wool
Sold|$4,850
Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Afshar rug.
Wool
Sold|$10,000
Decorative Persian Antique Bidjar Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug in cool blue gray-green and red tones Measures: 5' x 10'4''.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Camel Brown Bibikabad Senneh Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Senneh Bibikabad square Rug in predominant brown and copper tones Measures: 3'8'' x 4'6'' Bibikabad rugs come from the Hamadan village region of weste...
Wool
Sold|$2,500
Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug with an all-over Herati design.
Wool
Green Short Traditional Persian Bidjar Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug in green and brown Measures: 3'3'' x 6'8''.
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Runner with Vertical Sub-Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Serab, circa 1920. This rare Antique Serab runner from the early 20th century
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with All-Over Pattern and Gray Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
light grayish-blue color tones, rug KBE-200204, origin / type: Iran / Hamedan, circa 1920 This
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Light Green and Red Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Peach Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion, rug na-180709, country of origin / type: Iran / Mahal, circa 1920. This antique Persian Mahal
Wool
Sold|$7,900
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique carpet, of an impressive pattern, bears a beautiful, all-over Sub-geometric design on a light grey background paired with a delightful palette of brunt read ...
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Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with All-Over Floral Pattern in Blue and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Persian Hamadan long runner from early 20th century Iran features an all-over floral pattern and central medallion set on an ivory background, which is surrounded by mul...
Wool
Antique Persian Saraband Long Runner, Red Paisley Field, Taupe Borders
Located in New York, NY
Urban-style runner with a red field expressing a half-drop, offset, row reversing, floriated boteh pattern. Dynamic taupe border with a faceted meander and suspended botehs. Medium w...
Wool
Antique Fine Hand-Knotted Persian Malayer Runner, Signed, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique hand-knotted Oriental Persian Malayer runner features finely woven pattern of repeating
Sold|$4,250
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$3,800
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Sold|$1,120
Antique Distressed Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A weathered and distressed antique Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$3,200
Fine Weave Malayer Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This extremely fine woven Mishan Malayer displays an ivory field closely patterned with an all-over
Outstanding Early 20th Century Malayer Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Malayer runner with a fantastic pattern containing two
Wool
Sold|$2,600
Antique Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Malayer rug measures: 4' x 6'7''. An almost complete three-column version of the classic
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$6,000
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|$4,800
Antique Shabby Chic Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
This west Persian runner shows ivory cruciforms embraced by ragged leaves, with a background scatter of tall flowers, serrated leaves, open lozenges and smaller rosettes on a light b...
Wool
Sold|$6,500
Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer runner. Charcoal / blue gray colored field with predominant accents in
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Antique Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with an all-over trellised floral, leaf, and vine
Wool
Sold|$2,193
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
A late 19th century Persian Malayer runner with a gorgeous vegetable dyed crimson central field
Wool
Sky Ocean Blue Persian Malayer Accent 20th Century Rugs
Located in New York, NY
brown too, circa 1920. Measures: 3'8" x 5'10" Malayer is a village located in Northwest Persian
Wool
Sold|$3,400
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Malayer runner with an incredible mirrored all-over large
Wool
Sold|$1,900
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th-century Persian Malayer rug with an allover trellis pattern, handwoven in a lyrical
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a mirrored multicolored floral and leaf
Wool
Sold|$7,500
Beautiful Early 20th Century Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a mirrored floral and tree-of-life pattern
Wool
Sold|$1,150
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Malayar rug with a beautiful central diamond medallion with a an all-over floral pattern. The medallion is surrounded by a diamond field of abra...
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Persian Malayer Runner with Beautiful Color Palette of Blue, Pink, Red and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Malayer runner, of an impressive size, bears a beautiful, all-over
Wool
Sold|$4,900
Antique Persian Malayer Hallway Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer runner rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1920. This beautiful
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1C248
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Very unusual antique Persian Malayer rug. This handwoven masterpiece was made in 1920s. Very
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Bold Geometric Medallion 3'3 x 6'2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven Arts/ rug/R20-0811, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920. This antique Persian
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Dark Palette, Allover Field
Located in New York, NY
In the Afshar style, this attractive west Persian village scatter shows an offset all-over pattern of turtle palmettes on a black ground. The ivory main border features a progressive...
Wool
Sold|$399
Large Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th Persian Malayer rug. Measures: 23'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Beige Persian Malayer Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early 20th century (circa 1920) antique Persian Malayer rug with a beige field and rust accents
Wool
Vintage Malayer Handmade Medallion Blue and Beige Distressed Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Malayer hand-knotted wool runner with a blue field. This Malayer rug has a beige
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1920s Twin Antique Persian Rug Malayer Design, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Made from the finest wool and natural vegetable dyes, this antique Persian rug features repeating patterns of traditional emblems reminiscent of ancient Persian royalty. The blend of...
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.
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