Bobyrug’s Very pretty yellow field antique Malayer runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning late 19th-century Malayer runner! This exquisite piece features a
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Malayer Runner
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Very pretty yellow field antique Malayer runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning late 19th-century Malayer runner! This exquisite piece features a
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner in Persian Blue, Red, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
A rare and visually captivating vintage Persian Malayer runner, hand-knotted in the mid-20th
Wool, Cotton
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 42 in L 196 in
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Boteh Design, Extra-Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
72803, antique Persian Malayer runner with Boteh design, extra-long hallway runner. With a dazzling
Wool
$1,403Sale Price|70% Off
W 30.32 in L 150.4 in
Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug 2.5' x 12.5', 1920s - 1C1143
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug: Design and Craftsmanship: This narrow and long runner
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a dense
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This antique Persian Malayer rug is a striking example of late 19th to early 20th century village
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Subtle Ivory and Soft Blues 2'11 x 15'2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'11 x 15'2 Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Subtle Ivory and Soft Blues 2'11 x 15'2
Wool
$12,750
W 41 in L 221 in
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Unique Boteh Design in Soft Blue 3'5 x 18'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 18'5 Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Unique Boteh Design in Soft Blue 3'5 x
Wool
$5,950
W 40 in L 157 in
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Herati Design Malayer Runner in Brown & Rust
Located in Atlanta, GA
Malayer antique Persian runner H-711-21, kwarugs. This antique Malayer runner (circa 1900) bears a
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Modern Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60840, distressed antique Persian Malayer runner with modern rustic industrial style 03'02 x 11'02
Wool
Antique Wide Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
This characteristic west Persian rustic runner displays a single column Herati design on a
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Antique Long Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
This rather severely all-over worn west Persian village runner shows a bi tonal palette of light
Wool
Malayer Runner, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
runner shows a variety of stylized flowers, birds, hearts and flowers. The condition is quite good with
Wool
Beautiful Antique Malayer Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century tribal runner with nice decorative and floral stylized design and
Wool
Antique Mole-Grey Herati Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Malayer Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Persian Malayer runner has a shaded mole-grey field with an overall
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner All-Over Floral Design on a Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Persian Malayer runner is rendered in rich colors, from the blue background to the
Wool
Antique Beautiful Malayer Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century runner with a decorative Botteh design, and natural colors with blue and red
Wool
$3,150Sale Price|55% Off
W 59.06 in L 127.96 in
Antique Wool Malayer Runner in Deep Indigo and Amber, Early 20th Century
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This early 20th-century Malayer runner brings together deep indigo, burnished amber, and soft gold
Wool
$5,250
W 40 in L 109 in
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Sub-Geometric All-Over Design in Multicolors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Variegated Border Malayer antique runner from Persia with geometric floral central field design
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Malayer runner features a
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Malayer runner displays a
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Runner in Geometric Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful early 20th century Persian Malayer hand-knotted runner. Originating from the skilled
Wool, Cotton
Traditional Antique Circa-1920 Brown Floral Wool Malayer Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage, circa 1920, Malayer runner has a buff-brown field scattered with a variety of
Wool
Antique Persian Gallery Malayer Runner with Red and Blue 4'3 x 16'10
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'3" x 16'10" Antique Persian Gallery Malayer Runner with Red and Blue 4'3 x 16'10
Wool
$15,800
W 41 in L 216 in
Antique Persian Long Malayer Runner Medallion Design in Brown, Gray, Steel Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian all over Geometric Medallion design Malayer antique runner. Malayer long runner
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner with Geometric Designs in Gray Blue and Burnt Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1900 This long antique Persian Malayer runner, circa 1900s, is an
Wool
$6,250
W 36 in L 118 in
Persian Malayer Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Design in Blue, Red and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Malayer runner, of an impressive size, bears a beautiful, all-over
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32608 Size 2' 9" X 18' 8" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32790 Size 3' 3" X 24' 2" Design Malayer Collection Malayer Material Wool Texture Pile
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32498 Size 3' 6" X 15' 7" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
$18,500
W 41 in L 305 in
Antique Long Malayer Runner with Medallion Design in Soft Blue, Red 3'5 x 25'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 25'5 Antique Long Malayer Runner with Medallion Design in Soft Blue, Red 3'5 x
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32435 Size 3' 5" X 19' 7" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32060 Size 2' 9" x 13' 10" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31991 Size 3' 2" x 11' 9" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32003 Size 3' 8" x 13' 3" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32037 Size 3' 0" x 10' 11" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31665 Size 3' 4" X 11' 10" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31282 Size 2' 8" X 8' 1" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 27573 Size 3' 0" X 7' 9" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture
Wool
$8,500
W 37 in L 153 in
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Sub-Geometric All-Over Design in Navy Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Malayer antique runner from Persia with geometric floral central field design, rug ZIR-58-KV-04
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This antique Persian Mahal runner is the epitome of luxury. A series of ornate borders frames the
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Blue and Beige Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 antique Persian Malayer runner rug is a beautifully balanced example
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Shades of Blue and Green with Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Malayer runner in shades of blue and green with flowing tribal design, rug na
Wool
$15,400
W 45 in L 153.96 in
Shabby Chic Persian Antique Malayer Runner from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shabby Chic Persian Malayer Runner Rug 4078, Country of Origin: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920
Wool, Cotton
Wide and Long Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Design in Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Persian Malayer antique wide runner with all-over Herati design in dark gray background and
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Runner, Hand Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
The Persian Malayer wide runner in vibrant and character-rich colors represents a great example of
Wool, Cotton
1920s Persian Malayer Runner 3.8x10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
through extensive travel, passion, and research. Malayer rugs are named after a major rug weaving
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malayer rugs originate from an area south of Hamadan, Iran. These rugs can be characterized by
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner Excellent Condition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
entryways, studies, or intimate living spaces. Key Features: Authentic Antique Malayer Rug Late 19th
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Wide Hallway Runner with Guli Henna Flower
Located in Dallas, TX
75214, Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner 02'11 x 09'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
72313 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Camel Hair Runner, Hallway Runner 03'07 x 14'08. Warm and
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an antique Malayer, circa 1900s with a delightful viewing experience. This piece leads the
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner, Pink Field
Located in New York, NY
The navy field of this very good condition west Persian village runner features rose octogram
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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