Antique Persian Malayer Runner: 1930s Geometric Garden Design
Add a touch of historic elegance and tribal character to your home with this striking hand-knotted Persian Malayer runner. Dating to the 1930s, this antique piece is a beautiful representation of the Malayer region's artistry, known for blending sophisticated floral detail with the bold, geometric energy of village weaving.
Intricate "Mahi" Stylized Artistry
The runner features a compelling single column of center medallions that alternate between octagonal and stepped contours, creating a rhythmic visual flow. The main field is a dense garden of:
Stylized Fish (Mahi) Leaves: Intricately scrolled leaves that pay homage to traditional Persian water motifs.
Classic Botehs and Floral Top-Views: Symbols of life and renewal scattered throughout the field.
Serpent Stylized Vine Border: A unique and powerful main border design that provides a bold frame for the delicate interior.
The color palette is a sophisticated, muted collection of natural dyes:
Primary Blues: Dusty Sapphire, Slate Blue, and Navy
Rich Reds: Cherry Red and Burgundy Wine
Earthy Accents: Coffee Brown and Dusty Blush
Authentic Antique Character & Condition
As a nearly 100-year-old village-woven textile, this runner possesses an honest patina and artisanal charm that modern rugs cannot replicate.
Designer Texture: Features mostly even wear across to the knot heads with foundation showing through, offering the highly desirable low profile that fits perfectly under doors.
Handmade Authenticity: True to its hand-loomed origins, the rug features a slight contour and minor bowing, with one end measuring 3'2" and the other 3'5". This variation is a hallmark of authentic antique tribal pieces and falls within normal margins for its type.
Structural Integrity: Most original side cord selvages are intact or professionally restored; all sides and ends are fully secured.
Pristine & Ready: Recently professionally cleaned, this rug is ready for immediate placement in your gallery or hallway.
Product Specifications
Origin: Hand-knotted in Persia (Malayer)
Era: Circa 1930s Antique
Dimensions: 3'5" x 15'3"
Construction: 100% Hand-Knotted Wool
With its impressive 15-foot length and unique serpent-vine border, this Malayer runner is a functional piece of art that promises many more decades of beauty and history in your home.
