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Antique Malayer Runner of Large Size, Country House Style, Circa 1900/20.
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Antique Malayer Runner of Large Size, Country House Style, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 May 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 13ft 1in x 4ft 4in (400 x 131cm).

Antique Malayer runner of very good large size with traditional village design.

Circa 1900/20.

The runner has excellent colours, including reds, blues, green and yellow.

The borders are beautifully drawn and give the runner a light feel, the main wide ivory border is really outstanding.

The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The runner has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic floor use, this is a good hard wearing runner that would look at home in any country house.

Stock Number: R-1988.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Malayer Runner to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA701662
Dealers Internal Reference
R-1988
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Description
Size: 13ft 1in x 4ft 4in (400 x 131cm).

Antique Malayer runner of very good large size with traditional village design.

Circa 1900/20.

The runner has excellent colours, including reds, blues, green and yellow.

“
The borders are beautifully drawn and give the runner a light feel, the main wide ivory border is really outstanding.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
fig 1. An elongated antique Persian Malayer runner featuring a deep crimson red central field, dark indigo borders, and intricate geometric floral motifs.
fig 1. Antique Malayer Runner of Large Size, Country House Style, Circa 1900/20.

The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The runner has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

The runner is suitable for normal domestic floor use, this is a good hard wearing runner that would look at home in any country house.

Stock Number: R-1988.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Malayer Runner to the 1910s.

Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA701662
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1988
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An elongated antique Persian Malayer runner featuring a deep crimson red central field, dark indigo borders, and intricate geometric floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Malayer Runner of Large Size, Country House Style, Circa 1900/20.

Archive II An elongated antique Persian Malayer runner featuring a deep crimson red central field, dark indigo borders, and intricate geometric floral motifs. View II
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An elongated antique Persian Malayer runner featuring a deep crimson red central field, dark indigo borders, and intricate geometric floral motifs.
ANTIQUE MALAYER RUNNER OF LARGE SIZE, COUNTRY HOUSE STYLE, CIRCA 1900/20.
Ref: SA701662
An elongated antique Persian Malayer runner featuring a deep crimson red central field, dark indigo borders, and intricate geometric floral motifs.
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  • ObjectRug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Stylised floral motifs, Multiple guard borders, Herati pattern elements
  • SizeH 400 cm (157 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

An antique Malayer runner is a handknotted wool carpet produced in the Malayer region of western Iran, traditionally characterised by intricate geometric motifs, boteh designs, and elongated formats suited for hallways.

These rugs are typically constructed with handspun wool pile knotted onto a cotton or wool foundation, utilising traditional asymmetrical or symmetrical knots and natural vegetable dyes.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of handknotted fringes, variations in natural dye oxidisation, the density of the weave, and characteristic regional motifs such as stylised floral sprays and Herati patterns.

An antique runner adds texture, warmth, and historical contrast to contemporary spaces, functioning effectively in long corridors, entryways, or as a grounding element in neutral minimalist rooms.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional specialised cleaning, the use of a breathable rug pad, and protection from direct prolonged sunlight to prevent fading.
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