Geometric Design Antique Tribal Malayer Persian Runner Rug

View Similar Items

Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner

Antique Persian Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Design

Antique Persian Long Malayer Runner with All over Geometric Design

Geometric Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Tribal Style

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Boteh Design

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design

Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Motif Design

Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Runner with Sub-Geometric All-Over Design

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 11

Geometric Design Antique Tribal Malayer Persian Runner Rug

About the Item

Beautiful geometric designed antique tribal Malayer Persian runner rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date: circa 1920 Malayer rugs, antique rugs from the Malayer region embody an angular northwestern style that is best defined by its diversity in style and color. Malayer is a city and an eponymous county located within the province of Hamadan. It is located between Arak and the city of Hamadan. Local weavers produced a spectacular array of traditional patterns ranging from dense all-over motifs to lozenge-shaped medallions that are placed over chic monochromatic grounds. Although angular motifs are favoured, some of the finer Herati patterns feature subtle curvilinear details. One of the charming constants of antique Malayer rugs is the importance placed on creating richly detailed borders that rival the spectacular patterns featured within the field. Weavers in Malayer consistently put great effort into creating exquisite borders. Regional weavers generally produced smaller area rugs and runners although larger room-sized rugs were created on commission. The colors and patterns of antique Malayer rugs are rich and varied. Tiny boteh motifs are often used to create tremendous all-over patterns. However, large-scale arabesques with curvilinear vinescrolls are sometimes found. Today is an excellent time to invest in antique Malayer rugs because they are just now gaining the popularity and recognition they deserve. Antique rugs from the Malayer region constitute an important and distinctive group of Persian weavings. Technically they stand between those made in nearby Senneh and Hamadan. They were produced in a range of medallion and all-over designs which, although they come from classical Persian sources, tend to be somewhat abstract or geometricized in their rendering. Sometimes Malayer carpet designs can utilize small-scale and fine forms like the Herati pattern, but they can also combine such features with larger composition schemes and the use of open, empty space. Their coloration is generally soft but varied. Malayer rugs have a quiet formality and reserve that makes them excellent decorative pieces for elegant settings.

Dimensions:
Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Length: 108 in (274.32 cm)
Style:
Malayer (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Iran
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. This rug is antique washed.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 496291stDibs: LU85979842543