Malayer Handknotted Navy/Red Rug 9'4
Enchant your home with the unmistakable charm of an authentic Persian handcrafted rug. Malayer rugs are woven in the town of Malayer and its surrounding villages. Malayer is located in the northwestern province of Hamadan in Iran. The central field of these rugs usually has an intricately patterned slightly understated medallion. The field patterns and border motifs seem to be almost interchangeable, however geometric patterns are also found in these rugs. Obvious traces of Kurdish origins are seen in these rugs. The Malayer is a beautiful floor covering and a smart way to enhance the decor of a room. There are many different grades of rugs made in this region, ranging from medium to fine. However, all rugs are 100-percent handmade and authentic. The material used for the pile of the rugs is wool, with the colors being mainly vegetable dyes. The rugs are woven using asymmetrical Persian knots to tie each loop one by one. This rug is approximately 40 years old (semi-antique) and has some low pile areas. This beautiful creation features a navy background, red border and accents of peach, grey-blue, olive and brown. Find the creations of artisans from across the globe at Overtstock.com. Slight variation in the color and designs in each piece is normal in handmade rugs. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. Imported

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