Antique Malayer Rug 2.06m X 1.40m 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Malayer Rug 2.06m X 1.40m
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1188766
Price: 2400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectRugs & Carpets
Period1900 - 1920
StylePersian Village
MaterialWool, Cotton
ColourTerracotta Red
MotifsCentral medallion, Herati pattern, Corner spandrels, Multi-tiered border
SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Persian Malayer rug dates from 1900 and displays a Persian Village style. Finely woven from wool and cotton, the piece presents a rich palette of terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory. The visual composition includes a prominent central starburst medallion set against an abrasched indigo field, surrounded by elaborate floral motifs, intricate corner spandrels, and a multi-tiered border. Fringes and selvedges are secure, and the textile shows light, age-related wear from professional cleaning. The floor covering measures 206 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for an English Country House interior aesthetic, the rug works well as a grounding element in a sitting room, study, or hallway. Placed beneath a coffee table or in an open floor space, the warm terracotta and deep blue tones complement traditional wooden furniture and neutral flooring. The intricate patterns add texture and visual depth to interior schemes, providing both comfort underfoot and a distinct historic focal point for living spaces.

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Malayer rugs are hand-woven textiles produced in the Malayer district of northwest Iran, renowned for individual weaver artistry, intricate central medallion designs, and rich vegetable-dyed wool hues.

These rugs are traditionally crafted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation, utilizing natural vegetable dyes for coloration.

Authentic pieces exhibit single-weft construction, asymmetry in geometric or floral motifs, natural color variations known as abrash, and soft, hand-knotted wool foundations.

An antique rug serves as a foundational anchor in contemporary living spaces, dining rooms, or hallways, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture or traditional dark timber pieces.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a beater bar, rotate periodically to ensure even wear, and arrange for professional specialist dry cleaning when required.

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Antique Malayer Rug 2.06m X 1.40m