Antique Malayer Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1930 BB7024 3'3" × 14'0" $22,000

This antique Persian Malayer runner, woven circa 1930, reflects the disciplined elegance of western Persian weaving in a long, practical format. Its formal composition is tailored to a corridor, giving the piece the presence of a historic hallway carpet while remaining quietly decorative.

The warm tan field is organized into narrow vertical stripes, each packed with tiny floral notes and compact geometric inflections. Brick red, dark navy, ivory, and charcoal flicker through the surface, creating a rhythmic pattern that feels orderly yet lively. A restrained border quietly frames the allover repeat without interrupting the cadence.

Hand-knotted in wool, the runner has the durability and clarity prized in Persian village work. Its measured palette and linear movement make it especially effective in hallways, galleries, and layered interiors, where it can introduce warmth, structure, and a sense of age without overpowering surrounding furnishings.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.