Antique Persian Malayer Rug
No. 26397
Persia, Early 20th century
4 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 6 in.
(1.36 x 1.97 m)
The pale blue-grey field displays a bold ascending allover pattern of three offset columns of intensely ragged palmettes. Seven salient palmettes are filled in with eye-catching sienna. All have boteh centers. Beige border with floating octagons. Cotton foundation, medium-coarse weave.
