Malayer
At first sight this looks like a classic Mazlaghan with its serrated diamond dominating the main field but the weave is finer and the presence of a strong synthetic red points to the nearby district of Malayer. I would normally shun rugs with synthetic dyes as they tend to be harsh on the eye. This however has faded on the front to a nice hue, the wool is very shiny too which makes the rug come alive. The presence of abrash in the red background gives a really strong impression of depth with the red field opening out behind the central lozenge. It is also finely woven which makes for a well drawn design. This is an inexpensive rug with a classic look.
Origin: Persia
Size: 194 x 138 cm
Date: Early 20th C
Condition: Good condition. Synthetic colours throughout all of which have some fading. There is a small repair to the pile.
Ref: 216
Price: £700.00
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