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Antique Malayer Gallery Carpet, Western Persia, circa 1900

Size: 11 ft 10 in x 5 ft 4 in (3.61 m x 1.63 m)

Provenance: From a distinguished collector

An unusually wide Malayer gallery carpet combining the vigorous character of Persian village weaving with elegant, architecturally useful proportions. Malayer weavers developed an extensive repertoire of geometric medallions, floral lattices, botehs and stylized botanical forms. The small variations within their designs reveal the hand of the individual weaver and distinguish these carpets from more rigidly planned urban workshop production. At more than five feet wide, the present carpet is substantially broader than a standard runner, making it especially suitable for a gallery, entrance hall, library or intimate seating arrangement. Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold "AS IS. " Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.