Old Malayer | 320 x 114 cm | Nr. 9165
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Old Malayer
This one-of-a-kind piece in light red brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With a knot density of approx. 160,000 knots per m², the painstaking workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing of the pattern and the fine execution of the details. At 320 × 114 cm it works well as a runner for hallways and entrance areas. It also looks at home beside the bed. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic texture give any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing item – it is a piece of traditional textile art with a character of its own and lasting value.
| Availability | In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days |
| Origin | Persia |
| Dimensions | 320 cm x 114 cm (= 3.65 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material |
Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton |
| knots | 160,000 knots |
| Pile height | 3 mm |
| Year of manufacture | 1940 |
| Condition | pre-owned and cleaned |
| Colour | Light red |
| Edition | one-of-a-kind piece |
Origin
Malayer is the second-largest city in the province of Hamadan in western Iran and is known for its rug-knotting workshops. Malayer lies between Hamadan and Khorramabad, 380 km south-west of Tehran. The city of Malayer as it stands today was founded in 1808 under the name Daulatabad, in order to bring the restless region along the Zagros mountains under the control of the Persian state.This old Malayer is around 86 years old and a real collector's piece.
Material
The pile of this Old Malayer was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. It is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties: thanks to the wool's natural lanolin content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound.The weft and warp threads of this Old Malayer are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and supple, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation weave.
Condition
You are not the first to take a liking to this Old Malayer. It has had owners before you who valued and used it. It was knotted around 1940. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile has grown a little thinner over the years. The edges of the rug are damaged and could do with a repair. We have not restored this Old Malayer because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course gladly restore the rug for you. Either way, this Old Malayer will bring you pleasure for decades to come.
A note on the photos
Child labour? No thanks.
The rug trade against child labour: Children belong in school, not at a knotting or weaving loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour. We place particular importance on good working conditions and tolerate no child labour at our producers.
We are proud to be a member of the Care & Fair campaign against child labour.
The industry-wide campaign CARE & FAIR - the rug trade against child labour was founded in 1994. The initiative has made it its mission to fight the excesses of illegal child labour in the knotting countries and, at the same time, to improve the overall situation of rug knotters and their families in the knotting regions of India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Our goals:
- Ending illegal child labour in India and Pakistan.
- Creating better living conditions for knotters' families.
- Socially responsible production. We only accept goods that have been made under fair conditions. Working with our producers as partners, we want to make clear to them that taking on social responsibility benefits everyone.
Together with Care & Fair we currently support 10 schools, 6 adult education centres and 3 day clinics in India and Pakistan.
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1-3 working days delivery time (within Germany) |
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14-day home trial |
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Free delivery & returns within the EU |