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Malayer Herati

Antique Distressed Aqua Green Malayer Carpet with All-Over Herati Pattern
Antique Distressed Aqua Green Malayer Carpet with All-Over Herati Pattern

Antique Distressed Aqua Green Malayer Carpet with All-Over Herati Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

Antique Malayer carpets in the kelleh (long and narrow) format are among the most elegant woven in

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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Malayer Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Beige Persian Herati Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Blue Beige Persian Herati Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Blue Beige Persian Herati Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a gorgeous Persian rug with a herati design. 17'' x 17''

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Mid-20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Distressed Persian Malayer 1920s
Distressed Persian Malayer 1920s

Distressed Persian Malayer 1920s

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 120 in L 158 in

Distressed Persian Malayer 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Field and Abrash Detailing This early 20th

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner
1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner

1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner

Unavailable

W 43 in L 117 in

1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner

Located in Northridge, CA

1940s Malayer Herati Gallery runner rug Vintage: circa 1940 Measures: 3' 7" x 9' 9" Hand

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Malayer Herati Runner, circa 1940
Persian Malayer Herati Runner, circa 1940

Persian Malayer Herati Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Malayer Herati runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 2' 8" x 13' 6" Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner with Bird Design
1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner with Bird Design

1940s Malayer Herati Gallery Runner with Bird Design

Located in Northridge, CA

1940s Malayer Herati Gallery runner with bird design Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 3' 7" x 9' 9

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1940
Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1940

Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Herati Malayer Runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 2' 9" x 12' 10" Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1950
Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1950

Persian Herati Malayer Runner, circa 1950

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Herati Malayer runner Vintage, circa 1950 Measures: 3' 4" x 13' 5" Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Herati Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1930
Antique Herati Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1930

Antique Herati Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1930

Located in Northridge, CA

Antique Herati Malayer Gallery runner, circa 1930. Measures: 3' 3" x 13' 10" Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Herati Malayer Abrash Runner, circa 1940
Persian Herati Malayer Abrash Runner, circa 1940

Persian Herati Malayer Abrash Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Herati Malayer runner Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 6' 10" x 11' 5" Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner
Antique Malayer Runner

Antique Malayer Runner

Unavailable

W 80 in L 157 in

Antique Malayer Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distressed antique Malayer runner with the Herati design inside a large diamond and surrounding

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20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Antique Malayer Runner
20th Century Antique Malayer Runner

20th Century Antique Malayer Runner

Unavailable

W 179 in L 74 in

20th Century Antique Malayer Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic antique Malayer featuring the Herati design, a free-flowing repeat pattern consisting of

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20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan, Herati Motif, Rust Field, Wool, Hallway Size, 1915
Antique Persian Hamadan, Herati Motif, Rust Field, Wool, Hallway Size, 1915

Antique Persian Hamadan, Herati Motif, Rust Field, Wool, Hallway Size, 1915

Located in Williamsburg, VA

This is a good example of an early Persian Hamadan with a Classic Herati motif. The Herati motif is

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Early 20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer
Antique Persian Malayer

Antique Persian Malayer

Unavailable

W 10 in L 13 in

Antique Persian Malayer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A magnificent periwinkle blue background Persian Malayer with cream border. The herati motifs are

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer rug
Antique Persian Malayer rug

Antique Persian Malayer rug

Unavailable

W 101 in L 65 in

Antique Persian Malayer rug

Located in Houston, TX

Malayer rug with a herati pattern rendered in wonderfully decorative shades of blue, ivory and

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Antique Persian Malayer Herati Design Rug
Antique Persian Malayer Herati Design Rug

Antique Persian Malayer Herati Design Rug

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Persian Malayer Herati design features all-over stylized floral design, early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Runner
Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Runner

Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Malayer Herati runner with a central geometric medallions on

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Malayer Herati Rug Pillow
Malayer Herati Rug Pillow

Malayer Herati Rug Pillow

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W 18 in L 25 in

Malayer Herati Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

A pillow created from a Persian Malayer Rug. Other sizes and styles available from the same rug

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20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Carpet, 6'3" x 5'2"
Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Carpet, 6'3" x 5'2"

Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Carpet, 6'3" x 5'2"

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Mayaler Herati carpet with asymmetrical medallion depicting shrimp

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Malayer Runner
19th Century Malayer Runner

19th Century Malayer Runner

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W 41 in L 149 in

19th Century Malayer Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Malayer Herati runner with a wonderfully elaborate pattern of multi-colored

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Antique 19th Century Asian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Malayer Rug
Early 20th Century Malayer Rug

Early 20th Century Malayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An wonderful early 20th century Persian Malayer Herati rug with a beautiful central stylized floral

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Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1910s, Herati Design
Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1910s, Herati Design

Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1910s, Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

The red-brown ground supports an offset three column Herati pattern detailed in old ivory and dark

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Vintage 1910s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner with All-Over Geometric Herati Design
Antique Malayer Runner with All-Over Geometric Herati Design

Antique Malayer Runner with All-Over Geometric Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique Malayer features a symmetrical all-over, repeating geometric Herati Design set upon a

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Malayer Rug Floor Pillow with Herati Design
Malayer Rug Floor Pillow with Herati Design

Malayer Rug Floor Pillow with Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

Large pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Malayer rug.

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21st Century and Contemporary Rancho Monterey Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Long Runner, Herati Design, Brown & Red Field
Antique Persian Malayer Long Runner, Herati Design, Brown & Red Field

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

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Vintage 1920s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Authentic Blue Herati-Pattern Wool Persian Long Malayer Runner
Antique Authentic Blue Herati-Pattern Wool Persian Long Malayer Runner

Antique Authentic Blue Herati-Pattern Wool Persian Long Malayer Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Persian Malayer runner has an indigo-blue field with an overall sandy-yellow and sky

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Larger Herati Design Antique Malayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Larger Herati Design Antique Malayer Rug

Zabihi Collection Larger Herati Design Antique Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

a large antique malayer large gallery-size rug from the early 20th century Details rug no. 10695

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Long Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Geometric Herati Design
Antique Long Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Geometric Herati Design

Antique Long Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Geometric Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This gorgeous antique Malayer Runner features a stunning all-over geometric Herati design set upon

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Geometric All-Over Herati Design
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Geometric All-Over Herati Design

Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Geometric All-Over Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Multicolored antique Persian Malayer gallery rug with geometric Herati motifs, rug EMB-8513-178293

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer with Slate Medallion and a Herati Design
Antique Malayer with Slate Medallion and a Herati Design

Antique Malayer with Slate Medallion and a Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

A stepped slate medallion containing a bit of the Herati design develops strong, turned back

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Malayer with Light Blue Ground and Herati Design
Antique Malayer with Light Blue Ground and Herati Design

Antique Malayer with Light Blue Ground and Herati Design

Located in New York, NY

The light blue-grey ground supports a balanced small allover Herati design with ecru and near black

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Malayer Rug with Sand Field and Herati Pattern
Antique Malayer Rug with Sand Field and Herati Pattern

Antique Malayer Rug with Sand Field and Herati Pattern

Located in New York, NY

Herati, with scattered slate accents. Slate convex corners. Cream border with chains of geometric flowers

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

All-Over Herati Design Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Blue, Gray & Sand
All-Over Herati Design Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Blue, Gray & Sand

All-Over Herati Design Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Blue, Gray & Sand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Malayer Persian Runner with Herati pattern in variegated Shades of Blue, gray, green, Taupe

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with a Blue Field and All-Over Herati Design
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with a Blue Field and All-Over Herati Design

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with a Blue Field and All-Over Herati Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'0 x 6'10 Antique Persian Malayer Rug with a Blue Field and All-Over Herati Design

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Antique Persian Malayer Rug, All-Over Brown and Blue Herati Design Field
Rustic Antique Persian Malayer Rug, All-Over Brown and Blue Herati Design Field

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.   

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Vintage 1920s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brilliant Early 20th Century Malayar Herati Rug
Brilliant Early 20th Century Malayar Herati Rug

Brilliant Early 20th Century Malayar Herati Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful and brilliant early 20th century Persian Malayar Herati rug with an all-over crimson

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Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Malayer Runner
Wonderful Early 20th Century Malayer Runner

Wonderful Early 20th Century Malayer Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Persian Herati Malayer runner with an all-over multicolored

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Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Gallery Rug with All-Over Geometric Herati Design in Steel Blue
Antique Kurdish Gallery Rug with All-Over Geometric Herati Design in Steel Blue

Antique Kurdish Gallery Rug with All-Over Geometric Herati Design in Steel Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Runner from Persia with geometric design in gray blue background, cream and brown border, with accent colors of red, blue, green and Light blue, rug 19-0808, country of origi...

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Malayer in Steel Blue
Persian Malayer in Steel Blue

Persian Malayer in Steel Blue

Located in New York, NY

Classic herati style Persian Malayer Rug

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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Malayer Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Fine Antique Malayer Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890

Fine Antique Malayer Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

-over patterns, such as the classic Herati pattern. Although Malayer rugs were produced from classical

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Antique 1890s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Rustic Elegance Meets Timeless Style
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Rustic Elegance Meets Timeless Style

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Rustic Elegance Meets Timeless Style

Located in Dallas, TX

this hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug. The faded Herati design and earth-tone colors woven

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kurdish Rug with Herati Pattern on A Blue Field  4'1 x 7'7
Antique Persian Kurdish Rug with Herati Pattern on A Blue Field  4'1 x 7'7

Antique Persian Kurdish Rug with Herati Pattern on A Blue Field 4'1 x 7'7

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'1 x 7'4 Antique Persian Kurdish Rug with Herati Pattern on A Blue Field 4'1 x 7'7

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Persian Runner in Gray, Blue, Brown & Caramel Colors
Antique Malayer Persian Runner in Gray, Blue, Brown & Caramel Colors

Antique Malayer Persian Runner in Gray, Blue, Brown & Caramel Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique short Runner Persian Malayer with all-over intricate Herati design in multi-colors, rug SUS

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. This minimalist rendition of a local Malayer

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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Taupe, Gray, Green, Fine
Antique Malayer Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Taupe, Gray, Green, Fine

Antique Malayer Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Taupe, Gray, Green, Fine

Located in Port Washington, NY

-over patterns, such as the classic Herati pattern. Although Malayer rugs were produced from classical

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer All-Over Designed Runner with Sub Geometric Motifs
Antique Persian Malayer All-Over Designed Runner with Sub Geometric Motifs

Antique Persian Malayer All-Over Designed Runner with Sub Geometric Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique Persian Malayer displays the Herati design, however this one-of-a-kind piece features a all-over

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Malayer Runner in Blues and Rust
Persian Malayer Runner in Blues and Rust

Persian Malayer Runner in Blues and Rust

Located in New York, NY

Persian Malayer runner with a herati design in blues and rust.

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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Runner
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Runner

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Malayer Herati Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous early 20th century Malayer Herati runner with an all-over trellis leaf and floral

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Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ruby Red Herati Malayer Rug
Ruby Red Herati Malayer Rug

Ruby Red Herati Malayer Rug

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W 37 in L 75 in

Ruby Red Herati Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Showcasing the elegance of Persian design, this Malayer rug (3.1 x 6.3) captivates with its

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Herati Malayer Runner, Hallway Runner
Antique Persian Herati Malayer Runner, Hallway Runner

Antique Persian Herati Malayer Runner, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

76561, antique Persian Herati Malayer runner, hallway runner. This hand-knotted wool antique

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s distressed antique malayer runner
Bobyrug’s distressed antique malayer runner

Bobyrug’s distressed antique malayer runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Antique distressed malayer runner with a herati design and nice natural colours, many wears and

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Malayer Herati For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic malayer herati available at 1stDibs. A malayer herati — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a malayer herati — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A malayer herati is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Malayer Herati?

Prices for a malayer herati can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $249 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.