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Antique Malayer Carpet
Rams Head Antiques
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Antique Malayer Carpet

1920 - 1940
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This is a really pretty Malayer carpet with a most attractive colour palette dating from around 1930. It has typical Malayer design with a large central flower filled lozenge and lots of stylised flower motifs. It features a particularly lovely bright blue to the field and a warm coral pink to the central lozenge. This is in excellent condition throughout with a nice deep, soft pile and is a very practical size measuring 194 cms by 137 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Malayer Persian Rug to the 1930s.

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SA1184020
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a really pretty Malayer carpet with a most attractive colour palette dating from around 1930.
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It has typical Malayer design with a large central flower filled lozenge and lots of stylised flower motifs.
Rams Head Antiques

It features a particularly lovely bright blue to the field and a warm coral pink to the central lozenge. This is in excellent condition throughout with a nice deep, soft pile and is a very practical size measuring 194 cms by 137 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Malayer Persian Rug to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184020
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A hand-knotted Persian Malayer wool carpet featuring a central geometric diamond medallion and floral motifs in red, blue, and olive brown tones.
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Archive I A hand-knotted Persian Malayer wool carpet featuring a central geometric diamond medallion and floral motifs in red, blue, and olive brown tones.

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Archive III A hand-knotted Persian Malayer wool carpet featuring a central geometric diamond medallion and floral motifs in red, blue, and olive brown tones. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted Persian Malayer wool carpet featuring a central geometric diamond medallion and floral motifs in red, blue, and olive brown tones. View IV
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A hand-knotted Persian Malayer wool carpet featuring a central geometric diamond medallion and floral motifs in red, blue, and olive brown tones.
Antique Malayer Carpet
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A hand-knotted Persian Malayer wool carpet featuring a central geometric diamond medallion and floral motifs in red, blue, and olive brown tones.
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Malayer rugs originate from the village of Malayer in north-western Iran, crafted by individual weavers rather than formal workshops. They are characteristically known for single-weft construction, asymmetrical Turkish knots, and varied artistic combinations of geometric and stylized botanical motifs.

These carpets are constructed with a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Artisans historically used natural vegetable dyes derived from madder root, indigo, and walnut husks to achieve saturated red, blue, and earthy tones.

Authenticity is verified by inspecting the reverse side for irregularities in knot density, which indicates handcraftsmanship rather than machine production. Additionally, Malayer carpets typically feature slightly flexible structural foundations and natural dye abrash, which is a subtle variation in colour tone across the pile.

A geometric Persian rug serves as an anchor in contemporary rooms, providing warm tone and textural contrast against neutral walls or timber flooring. It pairs effectively with minimalist, mid-century, or traditional interior furniture layouts.

Preservation requires regular vacuuming without a rotating brush attachment to prevent fiber damage. Professional hand-cleaning using pH-neutral solutions is recommended every few years, alongside occasional rotation to ensure even wear and light exposure.
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