Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Carpet
No. 25667
Persia, Early 20th Century
5 ft. 9 in. x 13 ft. 2 in.
(1.74 x 3.98 m)
The comb-fringed, stretched brown hexagonal field shows an ample section of the Gol Hennai (hemp flower) allover repeating pattern, and triangular ecru corners. End-balanced strip-style reversing turtle border. Medium weave on cotton. Long rugs (kellegis) are a Malayer specialty.
