Old Malayer | 312 x 106 cm | Nr. 20596
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Old Malayer
This rug in dark blue and dark red brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At approx. 150,000 knots per m², the workmanship is accordingly painstaking, as you can see in the precise drawing and the finely worked details. Its 312 × 106 cm make it a runner for hallway and entrance. It also cuts a fine figure beside the bed. This one-of-a-kind piece brings individual character into a room and holds its value far beyond short-lived trends.
| Delivery time | 2 days |
| Origin | Persia |
| Dimensions | 312 cm x 106 cm (= 3.31 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material |
Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton |
| knots | 150.000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1930 |
| Condition | pre-owned |
| 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 96 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
This Old Malayer has a story to tell. It was knotted around 1930 and has given loyal service ever since. Over the years the pile has become a little thinner in places. The edges are slightly damaged and could do with a repair. All in all it is still in good condition and can give pleasure for decades to come. We have not restored this Old Malayer because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If that is what you would prefer, we are of course happy to restore the rug for you.
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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