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'Mishan' Melayir Carpet, Persia, Circa 1880, 3.12m X 1.98m
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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'Mishan' Melayir Carpet, Persia, Circa 1880, 3.12m X 1.98m

19th century
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Melayir is a town in West Persia which was known in the 19th century for producing fine rugs. The Mishan group were particularly admired for their exceptional quality and wool. This small carpet comes from that respected group. High knot count, fine glowing wool combined with a thin low clipped pile gives the design great definition. Note the wonderful shade of blue in the border, a colour I have rarely come across. Mishan Melayirs are rarely larger than a small rug size so this larger format makes it an additionally special item. The medallion design on an ivory ground is elegant and well drawn. The flowers are pretty and drawn in a charming style. Cherished through the generations, this carpet has survived in very good condition with only minor losses to the ends. The selvages have been replaced and there are small areas of minor restoration. But the work has been undertaken to a high standard and this fine piece is ready for immediate use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
312cm (122.83")
Width
198cm (77.95")
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Melayir Carpet to the 1880s.

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SA866496
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SCH142
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Melayir is a town in West Persia which was known in the 19th century for producing fine rugs. The Mishan group were particularly admired for their exceptional quality and wool. This small carpet comes from that respected group.
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High knot count, fine glowing wool combined with a thin low clipped pile gives the design great definition.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Note the wonderful shade of blue in the border, a colour I have rarely come across. Mishan Melayirs are rarely larger than a small rug size so this larger format makes it an additionally special item. The medallion design on an ivory ground is elegant and well drawn. The flowers are pretty and drawn in a charming style. Cherished through the generations, this carpet has survived in very good condition with only minor losses to the ends. The selvages have been replaced and there are small areas of minor restoration. But the work has been undertaken to a high standard and this fine piece is ready for immediate use.

Height
312cm (122.83")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Melayir Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA866496
Dealers Internal Ref
SCH142
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border.
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Archive I A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border.

'Mishan' Melayir Carpet, Persia, Circa 1880, 3.12m X 1.98m

Archive II A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border. View XIII
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A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border.
'Mishan' Melayir Carpet, Persia, circa 1880, 3.12m x 1.98m
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A late 19th-century hand-knotted Persian Melayir wool carpet featuring a large central terracotta medallion on a cream field framed by navy spandrels and a blue botanical border.
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Melayir carpets originate from the town of Malayer and its surrounding villages in northwestern Persia. Produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these weavers created individualised designs combining refined city patterns with tribal geometric stylisations.

Traditional Persian carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. The yarn is coloured using natural vegetable dyes derived from plants such as madder root for reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic pieces display subtle variations in dye tones, known as abrash, due to small-batch vegetable dyeing. The underside reveals uneven hand-knotted stitching, and the design pattern remains visible on the reverse side.

A patterned Persian rug serves as a foundational anchor in a room, contrasting with modern minimalist furniture or complementing classic timber pieces. Position the carpet beneath main seating arrangements to delineate functional areas on exposed wooden floors.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting to avoid damaging the pile fibers. Rotate the carpet annually to ensure even wear and sun exposure, and utilise a high-quality rug pad underneath to prevent slipping and fibre compression.
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