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The Umber Symphony: 19th Century Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Herati Grandeur
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61537 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 02'11 x 16'01. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner is the kind of textile that instantly communicates rarity, refinement, and provenance. Woven in the late-19th century, it captures the soul of northwest Persia at a moment when Malayer weavers were at their most inventive—where color nuance, balanced geometry, and noble restraint converged into pieces sought after by discerning collectors then and now. The runner’s umber-brown field, softened by age, offers the perfect ground for a mesmerizing iconic Herati lattice that reads like a centuries-old manuscript—layered, symbolic, and richly expressive.
Within the exceptional field, the motifs pulse in deep reds—stylized rosettes, serrated leaves, abstracted fishforms, and angular flourishes grouped in tight configuration. The allover patterning is itself a mark of prestige; Malayer weavers rarely executed such fully developed layouts, making survivors of this scale and complexity exceptionally scarce. Each form is articulated with a painter’s sensitivity—less rigid repetition than organic rhythm—creating a flowing textile architecture that seems to move with the eye, leaving only admiration in its wake.
Encasing this refined composition is a botanical border—an elegant ribbon of scrolling flora that adds compositional poise and a hint of aristocratic structure. The inner and outer guard bands, rendered in rows of boteh motifs atop a pale beige ground, frame the field like a jeweled setting. These botehs—ancient emblems of life and eternal growth—trace the piece’s quiet spirituality, reminding us that Malayer weavings were never mere decoration, but heirlooms infused with meaning.
To own this exquisite work of art is to embrace exclusivity at its highest register. It is a precious textile whose patina, symmetry, and extraordinary allover Herati design place it in a league reserved for connoisseurs. Whether floating down a gallery-like corridor or grounding a refined study, it projects authority and cultural depth without ever raising its voice—a true masterpiece from Persia’s Malayer heartland, preserved for those who prize distinction above all else.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 02'11 x 16'01.
Pile Heigh: 0.18 of an inch.
Date: 1890s. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Length: 193 in (490.22 cm)
- Style:Malayer (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890-1899
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61537 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 02 11 x 16 011stDibs: LU942947824032
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