A Persian Malayer runner with rich motifs of traditional Malayer design. Sumptuous soft brown, sand and light pink tones are punctuated by accents of midnight blue. A running water motif runs along the inner border, symbolising purification, whilst evil eye motifs appear throught, symbolising protection from evil forces. 

Malayer is a village in North West Iran that is famed for producing small rugs and runners. Malayer rugs were made by Turkish Persian communities using a Turkish knotting technique. They contain some of the most beautiful and interesting motifs of all Persian rugs.  

This rug is in excellent condition with even wear consistent with age and low pile.