Malayer Rug

Persia (Iran)

early 18th century

Wool, cotton, Hamadan weave, short cut pile

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A rectangular rug with a repeating floral pattern and a decorative border. The rug is primarily in shades of red, pink, and beige. Malayer is located near the Hamadan and Sarouk rug weaving centers in Northern Iran. Weaving there was done by hand and often governed by families, of which many had Turkish ancestry. Malayer rugs are very collectible today and have been since the nineteenth century. Gallery Not on View Gift of John Robert and Birgitte Christianson