4276 12238 Malayer 3'4" x 10'
Beautiful Decorative Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug 4276, Country of Origin: Antique Persian Rugs; Circa Date: 1920 – This gorgeous shabby chic Malayer rug is the perfect antique for contemporary spaces. Its colors have mellowed to reveal their softer side. Time has transitioned the brilliant greens to soft grays with an earthy feel. Malayer rugs are from Northwestern Persia, which is an area with both formal city workshops and smaller, remote village artisans. The unique traditions and designs of the area reflect the diversity in local customs and weaving traditions in the area.
Some Malayer
rugs have the distinctive hallmarks of a rug carefully designed and laid
out by skilled, trained weavers in the formal workshops. Others have a more
spontaneous character and show the unique design choices of the weaver as they
went along. Sometimes, they seem to be a little of both, as village weavers
living close to urban areas seemed to pick up some of the formal techniques and
incorporate them into their own works. This carpet seems to have the formal
layout of a city carpet, but it is not executed with the precision that you
typically see from them. This allows it to retain its organic tribal character.
This would
be the perfect rug for a Boho chic room where it would add texture and a vintage feel
to the space. The colors are soft enough that they could be used to add color
to a neutral palette. The reds are rich and spicy, and the blues are
reminiscent of sky and water. The piece has an overall earthy feel that will
give the room a nature-inspired ambiance. This rug would pair nicely with
natural materials such as wood grains and natural baskets. It begs to be in a
cozy room with lots of pillows for the perfect weekend retreat.
This is a
versatile antique rug that has a vintage feel. The colors are subdued
and softly transition from one to the next, creating a natural gradient effect
of neutral tones. It has a feeling that is casual and relaxed, setting the mood
for a space that is soft and serene.