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Antique Malayer Rug 2.00m X 1.35m
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Antique Malayer Rug 2.00m X 1.35m

1900 - 1920
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An exceptional antique Malayer rug, handwoven circa 1900. This rug features a floral medallion on a navy blue Herati design field and particularly attractive mid blue border. This rug is in outstanding condition with a very fine weave, fabulous wool quality and great colours. Highly collectible.

Size: 2.00m x 1.35m (6ft 7in x 4ft 5in)

This rug is in excellent condition with good pile and minimal wear. Ends and selvedges are original and secure and it has been professionally cleaned.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Rug Addiction has dated this Antique Persian Malayer Rug to the 1900s.

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SA1173943
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201800001
Description
An exceptional antique Malayer rug, handwoven circa 1900.
This rug features a floral medallion on a navy blue Herati design field and particularly attractive mid blue border.
Rug Addiction

This rug is in outstanding condition with a very fine weave, fabulous wool quality and great colours. Highly collectible.

fig 1. An antique Persian Malayer hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central red medallion on a dark diamond-pattern field framed by a deep blue border.
fig 1. Antique Malayer Rug 2.00m X 1.35m

Size: 2.00m x 1.35m (6ft 7in x 4ft 5in)

This rug is in excellent condition with good pile and minimal wear. Ends and selvedges are original and secure and it has been professionally cleaned.

Free Worldwide Shipping.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Rug Addiction has dated this Antique Persian Malayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173943
Dealers Internal Ref
201800001
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An antique Persian Malayer hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central red medallion on a dark diamond-pattern field framed by a deep blue border.
Antique Malayer Rug 2.00m X 1.35m
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Malayer rugs originate from the town of Malayer in north-western Iran, renowned for hand-knotted weaving traditions that combine village and city design influences. These textiles often feature central medallion patterns or repeating floral and geometric motifs styled with natural dyes.

Traditional Malayer rugs are crafted with a hand-knotted wool pile tied onto a durable cotton or wool warp and weft foundation. Weavers utilised symmetrical or asymmetrical knots along with natural plant-derived dyes to create rich palette depth.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted irregularities on the underside where the pattern mirrors the top surface clearly. Natural vegetable dyes age with a subtle patina known as abrash, contrasting with the uniform colours of synthetic machine-made imitations.

Layering a detailed antique Persian rug over neutral hardwood or polished concrete floors creates visual warmth and contrast in modern spaces. Pair the rug with streamlined contemporary furniture to allow the intricate geometric medallion and rich tones to serve as a focal point.

Vacuum the rug regularly without a rotating beater bar to prevent fibre disruption, and rotate it annually to ensure even wear. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth, relying on professional rug specialists for periodic thorough washing.
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