Malayer Rugs

Antique Malayer Rugs Shine with Artistry and Craftsmanship

Malayer rugs come from the city of Malayer. This city lies between Hamadan and Sarouk within Iran. Antique Malayer rugs were created by individual weavers during the 1800s and early 1900s for the most part. These rugs display uniqueness in the broad range of designs and choice of colors. They are true artistic creations, and their value reflects their artistry.
Antique Malayer rugs are unique in the diversity of design and color that is somewhat atypical for other styles of Persian rugs. Some of the many designs include the sprouting seed, which represents rebirth birds and diamonds surrounded by flowers and vines. Rather than two or three colors within the design of a rug, antique Malayer rugs generally contain a deep blue background with the design created by multiple colors including sage green, red, light blue, pinkish brown, gold, tan, and brownish red. This diverse palate of colors is not typical for other types of Persian rugs, and this diversity sets antique Malayer rugs apart from other Persian tapestry styles.
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to weave these creations. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design. In addition to a broad range of design and color, these rugs were designed technically to enhance the artistry of the woven design.
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Antique Malayer Rug: Structure and Design

Antique Malayer rugs are hand-woven however, their level of originality does not end with hand craftsmanship. The color and design of Malayer Rugs are also incredibly unique, and the weaving technique is unusual for Persian rugs. The weavers of each rug highlighted the artistic nature of the tapestry, and the value of the artistry remains today. Antique Malayer rugs are highly valuable, especially considering the rising popularity of, and demand for, this type of Persian tapestry.

​If you're feeling inspired, here are several Antique Persian Malayer rugs we have in stock!

MALAYER RUGS

4093 6688 Antique Malayer Rug 6'8" x 10'1”
$16,800.00
$16,800.00
5072 Antique Malayer 5'2" x 7'5"
$9,600.00
$9,600.00
1000 Antique Malayer rug 4'2" x 6'7"
$4,800.00
$4,800.00
4087 6705 Antique Malayer 3'9" x 6'1"
$5,900.00
$5,900.00
5303 Antique Malayer Runner 3'3” x 14’
$11,600.00
$11,600.00
5301 Antique Malayer Runner 3'6” x 16’6”
$14,800.00
$14,800.00
5310 Antique Malayer Rug 3'7" x 16'3"
$14,600.00
$14,600.00
5059 Antique Malayer Rug 12'7" x 20'9"
$85,800.00
$85,800.00
4308 28 Malayer 4' x 13'7"
$13,600.00
$13,600.00
4323 Antique Malayer Rug 11’10” x 16’6”
$84,500.00
$84,500.00
5045 Malayer 12'4" x 20'1"
$75,600.00
$75,600.00
4092 8582 Antique Malayer rug 6'5" x 13'
$17,800.00
$17,800.00
4525 128 Antique Malayer 4'4'' x 6'2''
$8,800.00
$8,800.00
4160 80 Malayer 3'10" x 6'3"
$13,400.00
$13,400.00
4078 7367 Antique Malayer 3'9" x 12'10"
$15,400.00
$15,400.00
4217 LA 87 112717 Antique Malayer Rug 4'4" x 5'11"
$6,450.00
$6,450.00
1063 Antique Malayer runner 3'4 x 13'6
$9,800.00
$9,800.00
4818 823 1 Antique Malayer 11'2" x 18'10" AW/Need Repairs
$52,800.00
$52,800.00
4080 8886 Antique Malayer 7'6" x 12'10"
$24,600.00
$24,600.00
4145 Antique Persian Malayer Rug 5'2" x 9'1"
$11,800.00
$11,800.00
5292 Malayer runner 3'5" x 12'8"
$8,600.00
$8,600.00
4309 29 Antique Malayer Runner 3'3" x 16'6"
$13,800.00
$13,800.00
4307 27 Antique Malayer 2'10" x 12'2"
$8,600.00
$8,600.00
4260 13409 Malayer 4' x 10'
$9,800.00
$9,800.00
4254 13412 Malayer 3'5" x 12'6"
$10,600.00
$10,600.00
4252 12957 Malayer 4'8" x 11'2"
$12,800.00
$12,800.00
4265 12792 Malayer 3'8" x 10'
$8,900.00
$8,900.00
4246 12780 Malayer 3'6" x 13'2"
$11,600.00
$11,600.00
4271 12230 Malayer 3'6" x 13'3"
$11,800.00
$11,800.00
4262 12794 Antique Malayer Runner 3'3"x 11'10"
$8,900.00
$8,900.00
4253 12953 Malayer 2'9" x 9'
$6,400.00
$6,400.00
4275 11467 Antique Malayer Runner 3'5" x 15'6"
$14,600.00
$14,600.00
4073 Antique Malayer 2'10" x 12'10"
$11,800.00
$11,800.00
5039 Antique Malayer Rug 5'4" x 9'4"
$9,800.00
$9,800.00
5047 Malayer 3'2" x 12'5"
$8,900.00
$8,900.00
5048 Antique Hamadan 3'3" x 15'7"
$10,300.00
$10,300.00
5062 Antique Malayer Runner 3'3" x 16'1"
$13,600.00
$13,600.00
5073 Antique Malayer 3'4" x 13'
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
5079 Antique Malayer 3'4" x 16'4"
$13,600.00
$13,600.00
5095 Antique Malayer runner 3'9" x 16'4"
$15,600.00
$15,600.00
5097 Antique Malayer Runner 3'3" x 9'10"
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
5098 Antique Malayer Rug 4'3" x 7'
$7,600.00
$7,600.00
19061 5020 LA395 Antique Sultanabad Runner 3’6 x 11’3
$11,500.00
$11,500.00
19060 LA 233 Antique Malayer 2'7 x 12'10
$6,800.00
$6,800.00
4231 112717 Vintage Hamadan Rug 3'9'' x 12'4''
$4,800.00
$4,800.00
4527 119 Antique Malayer Rug 3'7'' x 4'9''
$4,800.00
$4,800.00
4524 135 Antique Hamadan 2'9'' x 10'5''
$3,400.00
$3,400.00
4522 175 Antique Hamadan 3'6'' x 6'2''
$4,400.00
$4,400.00
5309 Antique Malayer Rug 8'1" x 16'2"
$26,400.00
$26,400.00
5318 Hamadan 4'6" x 6'3"
$7,200.00
$7,200.00
5319 Antique Malayer runner 3'4" x 11'9"
$9,800.00
$9,800.00
5322 Antique Malayer runner 3'6" x 16'10"
$14,800.00
$14,800.00
5008 19002 5008 LA 77 Malayer runner 3'3 x 11'6
$10,400.00
$10,400.00
4517 195 1 Old Hamadan Rug 2'7" x 5'1"
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
4518 195 2 Old Malayer Rug 3'5" x 4'7"
$3,400.00
$3,400.00
4519 195 3 Double medallion Hamadan 4'6'' x 6'7''
$3,100.00
$3,100.00
4516 225 Antique Malayer 4'8'' x 6'3''
$4,800.00
$4,800.00
19099 LA 508 Antique Malayer 2'8 x 4'8
$5,600.00
$5,600.00
1168 052414 Old Caucasian Rug Pillow 15"x15"
$450.00
$450.00
NN Antique Malayer 7'5" x 19'6"
$28,800.00
$28,800.00
5064 Antique Malayer Runner 3'2" x 15'8"
$12,600.00
$12,600.00
5321 Antique Malayer Rug 3'5" x 6'9"
$6,500.00
$6,500.00
5324 12 422 Antique Malayer Rug 8'10" x 11'11"
$26,500.00
$26,500.00
5317 Antique Malayer Rug 11'10" x 20'2"
$69,800.00
$69,800.00
5334 722 Antique Malayer Rug 10'8" x 13'7"
$36,800.00
$36,800.00
4302 1001AO Vintage Malayer 2'10" x 6'10"
$3,600.00
$3,600.00
4725 793 Malayer 3'4" x 5'7"
$3,600.00
$3,600.00
4728 820 Malayer 3'6" x 5'7"
$3,900.00
$3,900.00
21144 LA 9048 ANTIQUE PERSIAN MALAYER 6'8 x 16'4
$25,800.00
$25,800.00
21204 LA 1085 ANTIQUE MALAYER RUG 5'8 x 12'9
$19,800.00
$19,800.00
22307 Antique Malayer Rug 7' x 9'10"
$14,800.00
$14,800.00
22136 Antique Malayer Rug 3' x 4'10"
$3,500.00
$3,500.00