Early 20th Century Malayer Rug

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4’ 8” x 6’ 6” Beautiful Persian Malayer area rug in a geometric medallion pattern circa the early 1900s. The … Read more 4’ 8” x 6’ 6” Beautiful Persian Malayer area rug in a geometric medallion pattern circa the early 1900s. The wonderful “blue and cream” toned area rug has a classic “Malayer oversize Medallion” pattern. The rug has an elongated medallion in pale blue set in a cream color diamond shape field. The border is in a pale salmon color with designs in pale blue, brown, and cream colors. The corner spandrels are in navy blue with a Herati design. The use of organic vegetable dyes and the resulting abrash colors add to the grace and beauty of the rug.

Dimensions: 4’ 8” x 6’ 6”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: NW Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with organic dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less