Antique Malayer Persian Floral Medallion Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8048 8'10" × 13'0" $27,000

This exquisite 1920’s Persian Malayer rug exemplifies the artistry and refinement for which Malayer weavers are celebrated. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug presents a striking large-scale medallion design, harmoniously balanced with intricate field and border motifs.

The central field is distinguished by a luminous ivory hexagonal medallion filled with a repeating lattice of stylized blossoms and geometric forms. This medallion sits gracefully against a soft seafoam and faded teal ground, adorned with an array of angular palmettes, rosettes, and vine scrolls that echo the geometric–floral duality typical of Malayer weaving. The abrashed palette of muted blue-greens, sandy beiges, and warm browns gives the rug an appealing sense of depth and age.

Framing the composition is a wide border featuring bold floral rosettes set within cartouches, flanked by delicate guard stripes with continuous vine and blossom motifs. The carefully executed balance between the densely patterned field and the spacious border design enhances the rug’s architectural presence.

True to Malayer tradition, this piece masterfully blends geometric abstraction with floral ornamentation, creating a look that is at once bold and understated. Its versatile color palette and restrained elegance make it ideally suited for both classic and modern interiors.

With its unique pattern and refined colors, this antique rug reflects the impeccable taste of Doris Leslie Blau’s selections. Offering both rare, high-end pieces and more accessible options, Doris Leslie Blau presents rugs in a wide spectrum of prices.