A vintage Persian malayer rug from the mid-20th century. Malayer town and the surrounding weaving area of about 120 villages in northwest persia constitutes its own district distinct from both hamadan to the north and sarouk/arak to the south. Malayer is a prosperous market town and administrative center in one of the most fertile agricultural areas in northwest Iran. Carpet weaving has been carried on since at least the early 19th century; a carpet dated 1816 and inscribed to a local mosque is in the toronto museum. This and several other kellegi format pieces (gallery rugs) are in indo-isfahan palmette patterns on red grounds. Antique rugs from the town of malayer adheres to this basic convention, but the weave is a little finer and the carpets less folky. The knot count runs seven horizontally by eight vertically. Gallery rugs were a malayer specialty and the six feet by fifteen feet size is frequently encountered in antique rugs from malayer.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some Imperfection
Minor imperfections consistent with its age, otherwise in excellent condition. Has been professionally cleaned for immediate use.

Materials & Techniques:
Cotton, Wool

Details:
Rug Construction: Hand Knotted
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Pattern: Geometric

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some Imperfection
Minor imperfections consistent with its age, otherwise in excellent condition. Has been professionally cleaned for immediate use.