Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug

About the Item

Age: early 20th century Colors: light gray, stone, midnight blue, mushroom, brown, oxblood, baby blue Pile: low Wear Notes: 7 Material: wool on cotton Moody and deep, this midnight blue runner has an alluring and mysterious quality to it. The always popular herati design in shades of gray, taupe and brown are subtle against the deep field. Even wear and distressing. Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years. Their imperfections and wear are evidence of the hard working human hands that made them and the generations of families that used them. Character marks may include repairs, low pile, asymmetry. More often than not, rugs are not perfectly straight. Please see all photos before purchasing. Color may appear different in a dark room or from screen to screen. We do our best to photograph the entire rug from all angles but if you would like additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask. Video may help as well and we are happy to provide. Rugs are washed prior to being photographed. Wear Guide: Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre-loved and may show evidence of their past. There are varying degrees of wear to vintage rugs; some show very little and some show a lot. As unique as each piece is, so is our subjective response to an objects' appearance. Our inventory is diverse and features all levels of wear. For those customers who love wear we have put together the following reference legend that will guide you as to the level of wear in the rug. Please keep in mind that worn areas, repairs, and lower piles are not considered defects. Most of our heavily worn rugs have a fully restored foundation so that the rug secured and free of holes. 0-1 Near flawless, original condition without visible repairs. 2-4 Very slight even wear, slightly faded colors. 5-6 Moderate wear in a few areas, small amount of foundation may show in some areas. Repairs may be visible upon close inspection. 7-8 Moderate wear throughout. Some repairs may be visible upon close inspection. Most of our rugs with this level of wear have a fully restored foundation that is strong and free of holes. 9-10 Heavy wear, lots of foundation showing. Repairs may be visible upon close inspection. Most of our rugs with this level of wear have a fully restored foundation that is strong and free of holes. Patching: Some rugs have visible patches that are different from even wear. We will note these accordingly in each product description.

Dimensions:

Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Length: 161 in (408.94 cm)

Style:

Malayer (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Cotton,Wool,Hand-Woven

Place of Origin:

Iran

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900