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Vintage Malayer Rug
183 × 122 cm · Worn to Perfection
Hand-knotted wool from the Kurdish weaving region of western Iran — a vintage Malayer with the distressed tribal patina that distinguishes a piece that has lived a full first life.
Provenance and Knotting Tradition
Malayer is a small town in the Kurdish-speaking region of western Iran, traditionally considered part of the wider Hamadan weaving district. Malayer pieces occupy a distinctive position in the Persian rug canon: they combine the structural integrity of Kurdish village construction with floral and geometric design vocabulary borrowed from the neighbouring Bidjar and Hamadan workshops. Antique and vintage Malayer rugs are particularly known for their exceptional durability and the natural patina they develop over decades of use.
This piece was hand-knotted by Kurdish weavers in the Malayer region of western Iran, from 100% wool on a cotton foundation. The composition follows the regional vocabulary — tribal motifs spread across the field with the directness that distinguishes village work from urban-workshop refinement. Decades of life have given the surface a distinctly distressed, shabby-chic patina that contemporary interior designers actively seek out.
Colour and Composition
The palette is built on a quiet, muted register — the saturated original colours have softened through decades of life into a balanced, naturally distressed field. The surface carries the marks of being used and loved, which is precisely what makes the rug compelling for a modern industrial-style interior.
Presence in the Room
At 183 × 122 cm (2.2 m²) this is a compact, easily placed piece. Three contexts in which the vintage Malayer reaches its full effect:
- Modern loft or industrial interior: The distressed patina is the natural counterpoint to raw concrete, blackened steel and reclaimed wood — a textile that adds craft and history without competing with the architecture.
- Bedroom or dressing area: The muted palette and the wool surface read as a quiet, tactile anchor.
- Reading nook: Beneath a single armchair, the worn-to-perfection field rewards being close to daily life.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 183 × 122 cm (4 × 6 ft) · 2.2 m² |
| Provenance | Malayer, Kurdish weaving region, western Iran |
| Design | Tribal motifs, distressed all-over field |
| Weave | Hand-knotted, Persian knot |
| Material (pile) | 100% wool |
| Material (foundation) | 100% cotton warp and weft |
| Era | Vintage, worn to perfection |
| Colours | Muted palette with distressed patina |
| Condition | Vintage condition with natural patina, professionally inspected and washed |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | SKU 15373 |
Responsible Sourcing · Label STEP
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian — Since 1967
With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since 1967.
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Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.
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