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Late 19th Century Muted Aegean Teal Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style

$25,199

£18,930.19

€21,829.59

CA$34,966.90

A$38,855.94

CHF 20,360.92

MX$476,498.83

NOK 259,691.73

SEK 244,308.44

DKK 162,926.80

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76708 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug 10’06 x 13’06. In a world where the rarest luxuries are those touched by time, this Late 19th Century antique Persian Malayer rug emerges as a one-of-a-kind poetic relic—an artifact of quiet nobility and refined imperfection. Hand-knotted in the fabled weaving district of Malayer, this large-scale masterpiece carries the spirit of an era when each precious knot was a vow to beauty and endurance. The softly distressed pile, smoothed by age and light, reveals a symphony of ethereal hues: misted teal, verdigris green, antique celadon, and traces of warm terra cotta that glimmer like faded frescoes. The captivating antique wash, applied with care and intention, allows the piece to speak in a whisper—a language of faded grandeur and restrained elegance. Beneath the surface lies a mesmerizing allover botanical composition—stylized palmettes, curling vines, and ephemeral blossoms arranged in rhythmic succession, their outlines softened like memories half-remembered. Though time has mellowed the crispness of the motifs, it has gifted them an elusive beauty—an abstracted garden that evokes both the permanence and the fragility of nature. This subtle dissolution of form into field lends the rug a painterly quality, as though it were a watercolor kissed by rain, where structure dissolves into emotion. The delicate abrash in the teal field mimics the play of early morning light across still water, inviting the viewer into a space of quiet reverie. The surrounding border, with its meandering vine-scrolls and rosette motifs, provides an elegant framework that gently anchors the majestic composition. Though its details are worn, they endure like the carved stones of an ancient palace—faint yet regal, precise yet softened by time. The outer and inner guard bands offer subtle structure, reinforcing the Malayer weavers' mastery in balancing geometric order with fluid ornamentation. This interplay of discipline and spontaneity is what sets antique Malayer rugs apart: each one a singular expression of artistic instinct and technical skill. To live with this exquisite work of art is to dwell in a world shaped by artisanship, history, and cultivated restraint. It is not merely a rug—it is a narrative, a canvas of lived time that invites reflection and connection. Its sumptuous palette and evocative patina make it an extraordinary choice for the collector or designer who understands that true prestige is never loud, but always profound. Whether placed beneath heirloom furniture or anchoring a contemporary space, this magnificent rug does more than adorn—it elevates, offering an atmosphere of timeless elegance and soulful continuity. Rendered in variegated shades of verdigris, cerulean, muted teal, terra cotta, beige, sage, rose, and taupe with other accent colors. Distressed. Desirable age wear. Abrash. Antique Wash. Weathered. Worn-In Look. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 10'06 x 13'06. Pile Height: 0.10 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.

Dimensions:

Width: 126 in (320.04 cm)Length: 162 in (411.48 cm)

Style:

James II (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Iran

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880-1889

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Antique Wash. Desirable Age Wear.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 76708 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 10'06 x 13'061stDibs: LU942922647222

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