{"product_id":"7-x-17-blue-antique-malayer-rug-54167","title":"7 x 17 - Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug - 54167","description":"\u003cp\u003e54167 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 06'09 x 16'08.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69fcb252-3d6c-83ea-95e1-b0b02d86e439-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1b4e0f43-b9b7-4047-82ba-edc5821aa8f4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Celestial Garden: Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThere is an incredible sense of refinement within this hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug, woven in the Late 19th Century when the weaving villages surrounding Malayer produced some of the most intellectually intricate carpets in Persia. Its elongated proportions and luminous blue field create an atmosphere of cultivated serenity, while the remarkable intricacy of the drawing reveals the hand of an accomplished weaving tradition deeply rooted in symbolism and artistry. This is a masterwork that belongs within interiors shaped by connoisseurship, where beauty is measured through nuance, rarity, and historical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eThe exceptional field is animated by an allover Mina Khani design, one of the most celebrated repeating patterns in Persian weaving. Interlaced rosettes and floral medallions unfold in rhythmic symmetry, creating a sense of infinite continuity across the surface. Woven throughout this botanical lattice is the revered Guli Henna, or Flower of Hinnai—a stylized central stem plant crowned with star-like blossoms. Traditionally associated with vitality, regeneration, and ceremonial beauty, these motifs transform the rug into a woven garden of perpetual renewal. The allover arrangement creates an immersive visual experience, allowing the eye to travel endlessly across the striking composition without interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eThe stepped corner spandrels echo the field design with breathtaking harmony, reinforcing the architectural precision so prized in antique Malayer carpets. Their angular articulation introduces a subtle geometric cadence that balances the fluidity of the floral forms. Encircling the composition is a variation of the celebrated Samovar turtle vine scroll border, where scrolling vinery and stylized turtles symbolize endurance, wisdom, and continuity across generations. Meander guard borders frame the perimeter with measured rhythm, introducing a sense of perpetual movement that recalls ancient ornamental traditions carried through Persian decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2674\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWithin a distinguished interior, this Malayer becomes more than a furnishing—it becomes a cultivated atmosphere. Its rare scale, luminous palette, and endlessly detailed composition lend themselves to grand corridors, galleries, and collected spaces where artistry is given room to resonate fully. Whether paired with European antiques or layered into a more restrained architectural setting, this exquisite work of art offers an experience defined by quiet prestige and enduring sophistication. For the discerning collector, this extraordinary masterpiece stands as a stunning acquisition of Persian village artistry at its most lyrical and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrash. Antique wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand knotted wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Iran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 06'09 x 16'08.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.16 of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1890's. Late 19th Century.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esmaili Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52281241829669,"sku":"54167","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7392\/7717\/files\/54167-Malayer-6-09-x-16-08.jpg?v=1777485962","url":"https:\/\/www.esmailirugs.com\/products\/7-x-17-blue-antique-malayer-rug-54167","provider":"Esmaili Rugs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}