MALAYIR RUG, AR31055/5893, WEST PERSIA, 12'2" X 17'

This Malayir rug captures the intricate beauty and symbolic richness that defines the finest Malayirl weavings. The field is lavishly adorned with an intricate pattern of floral medallions, scrolling vines, and blooming palmettes, each carefully rendered to create a tapestry of life and growth. The medallions and rosettes throughout symbolize the garden of paradise—a central motif in Persian art, representing abundance, tranquility, and spiritual fulfillment. The floral lattice, composed of interconnected vines, reflects the concept of unity and interdependence, with each element serving as a link in the greater design.

The color palette is a study in subtle refinement, with shades of burnt umber, earthy sienna, deep charcoal, and soft sandstone. This balance of dark, grounding tones and warm, light hues creates a sense of depth and movement. The border, featuring smaller floral motifs and a repeating vine pattern, frames the piece with a sense of enclosure, as if surrounding an endless garden—a hallmark of Persian rug design meant to evoke the boundaries of a lush sanctuary.

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