Persian Malayer

Persian MalayerMalayer, in the province of Hamadan, is the birthplace of the Malayer rug, a distinctive group of Persian weavings. Recognizable by their diverse colour and style, one of the things that sets antique Malayer rugs apart is an exquisitely detailed border that almost rivals the equally complex patterns within the field. More abstract or geometric than other Persian rugs, hand knotted Malayer rugs can be found in a wide variety of traditional carpet

antique Sarouk rugs from are in high demand by private collectors and museums

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

not unlike turkmon rugs

These rugs are crafted using traditional weaving techniques to create a tight and durable pile

Within these patterns there is a lot of variety

The themes usually originate from the Tree of Life

The lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe

Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ

The pile is relatively short when compared to other oriental rugs because of the antique washing process

and its surrounding villages

The bold design of the Heriz rug originated with the Mongols

The field also may be filled with a variety of small geometric motifs and shapes: rosettes