Vintage Persian Malayer Rug With Colorful, Dense Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

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Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1910-1920, this 4x7 vintage Persian rug of Malayer provenance is an exciting new addition to … Read more Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1910-1920, this 4x7 vintage Persian rug of Malayer provenance is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim's curation of important classics—a regal and intricate floral design of both intricate craft and cultured beauty.


On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will immediately recognize this as belonging to the category of Persian floral carpets that drew inspiration from Oriental designs. The colorway features a dark field of midnight blue and black tones that provides such a bold, rich backdrop for the dense florals rendered in vibrant reds, blues, beiges, and pinks. Keen eyes for detail will further note a subtle geometric variation of the paisley motif in this repeat as well, and the unique sense of movement they enjoy in such an unusual, eccentric play of rectilinear and curvaceous forms together. The multiple borders employ the classic Persian approach of creating a frame-within-frame effect, with the primary border featuring a sophisticated geometric-floral vine pattern against a beige background. Keen eyes will appreciate this as an exemplary take on the style, particularly in both its attention to detail and scale for such a large-size rug—a regal and collectible work for the designer and connoisseur alike. Much appreciated is this subversive way to approach a traditional design, while anyone can appreciate its unique classic look, detail, movement and phenomenal range of colors in kind.

Condition:

This vintage Persian Malayer rug further enjoys good condition for its origin and age. See less