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The Mina Khani Passage: A Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
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About the Item
74949 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'05 x 13'05. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner is a masterful expression of village artistry elevated to courtly sophistication. Created in the culturally rich Malayer region, this piece reflects a weaving tradition prized for its lyrical patterns and expressive freedom. Runners of this caliber were never casual furnishings; they were intentional commissions—meant to animate corridors, define ceremonial passages, and quietly assert the refined status of the household they adorned.
The celestial midnight field is animated by a continuous Mina Khani lattice, a celebrated design language built upon repeating rosettes anchored by a central stem plant—known as Guli Henna (Guli Hinnai)—with star-like blossoms extending rhythmically on either side. This botanical cadence creates a sense of perpetual motion, as if the design were breathing across the length of the runner. The exceptional composition balances repetition with variation, rewarding close inspection and revealing the confident hand of an experienced weaver.
Framing this floral garden is a rare and highly expressive bird-on-a-tree motif border, a symbolic design associated with vitality, protection, and harmony between the natural and spiritual worlds. The border introduces narrative and charm while maintaining formal discipline, further refined by inner and outer guard bands that provide architectural clarity and visual authority. This thoughtful enclosure elevates the runner from decorative textile to an exquisite work of art.
Collected today, this Malayer runner offers more than visual beauty—it offers provenance, rarity, and presence. Its elongated format and richly layered design make it ideal for sophisticated interiors where distinction matters. Whether placed in a gallery-like hallway or a curated living space, this extraordinary masterpiece delivers an experience of cultivated luxury—one rooted in heritage, artistic confidence, and enduring prestige.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'05 x 13'05.
Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.
Perfect for a hallway, corridor, kitchen, long foyer, entryway, stair landing, home office, private library, nook, parlor, small sitting area, vestibule, or it would make a lovely accent in a living room, bedroom, dining room, front room, great room, state room, family room, studio, study, loft, and lounge. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Arts
Crafts, Craftsman, English Country, Victorian, Edwardian, Queen Anne, Eastlake, Aesthetic Movement, Manor House, Spanish Revival, and Mediterranean. Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 03'05 x 13'05.
- Dimensions:Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Length: 161 in (408.94 cm)
- Style:Malayer (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930-1939
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 74949 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03 05 x 13 051stDibs: LU942910001813
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