4 x 7 Antique Malayer Rug 74649

74649 Antique Persian Mishan Malayer Rug with Northwestern Arts and Crafts Style 04'00 x 06'08. With its geometric pattern and rich colors, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer was woven in the village of Mishan and considered to be exceptional due to its high knot density and high quality wool. Mishan Malayer rugs are also characterized by their refined color palette from the dyeing process. Similar to designs and quality of the Farahan region, Mishan Malayer rugs only have one weft inserted after each row of knots instead of a double weft, making them soft, flexible and less susceptible to breakage than the Farahan rugs. This antique Mishan Malayer Persian rug features a central hexagon medallion flanked with long extended lozenges at either end. An all-over Herati pattern is spread across the abrashed red field. The Classic Herati pattern, also known as the Mahi or Fish pattern, is amongst the most widespread and well known of all Persian designs, consisting of a flower centered in a diamond accompanied by curving lanceolate leaves that resemble fish. Spandrels in each corner echo the central diamond medallion motifs. It is enclosed with a Herati style border flanked in an inner and outer carnation meander guard band flanked with subsidiary meander border stripes. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Arts and Craft, Mid-Century Modern, Northwestern, Modern, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Contemporary, Italian, Art Deco, Tuscan, Traditional, Eclectic, Industrial, Cottage, Bungalow, Manor House, Craftsman, Old World, Aesthetic Movement, Tudor, Spanish Revival, and Mediterranean. Perfect for an entry, stair landing, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, home office, private library, front room, den, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom, dressing room, drawing room, alcove, cozy nook or small space. Rendered in variegated shades of ruby red, taupe, orange, cerulean, sage, beige, tan, scarlet red, tangerine, and coffee with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 04'00 x 06'08.