Antique Malayer Rug - 3.79x2.74 Extra Large

Antique Malayer Rug - 3.79x2.74 Extra LargeMalayer is a city located in the southwestern area of the Hamadan Province in western Iran. It is considered one of the oldest weaving villages in Hamadan. The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used. The rugs are tightly woven with a low cut pile. Malayers have semigeometric designs in an all over or medallion style. The designs have palmettes with leaves and vines, traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley), Herati (fish), Shrub, Vase, and at times the Tree of

It has an an amazing balance of red and soft pink tones

architectural

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

This type of carpet is often found in the entrance area or passageways of Iranian houses

and kourk wool is used in the pile

The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced motif overall pattern that provides great unity to the carpet

This extraordinary carpet is a very rare and beautiful woven silk inlay carpet

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

The incredible silk inlaid rug and a silk foundation will delight its owner and bring much joy and happiness to the future generations that are lucky enough to look at this rare beauty

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

Both warp and weft are of cotton

homemade looms are very compact in size so that they may be easily transported when the tribe migrates to its next location