Number 1848
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Malayer
Size 191 x 123
Age 1880
A tremendously pleasant and pleasing antique Malayer with extra fine weave and very cheerful color combo. It survives in pristine and mint condition with full pile and full kilim ends. All original.
The ivory field recalls the finer Saruk Farahan rugs with the Mir-Saraband variant of the π£π°π΅π¦π© style. This is complemented by an elegant brick red border and a rich indigo blue pairing of medallion and 4 corners.
Guaranteed to satisfy and to please.
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