Semi Antique Persian Melayer Rug - 12'2" x 16'5" - 170509 01. Width_ 2' created through the tight interlacing

created through the tight interlacing of warp and weft threads to form a smooth

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crafted from Maimana wool on wool

Variations and inconsistencies are inherent to this handcrafted piece

Semi Antique Persian Melayer Rug - 12'2" x 16'5" - 170509 01. Width_ 2' created through the tight interlacingThis Semi Antique Persian Melayer Rug is hand woven in the Hamadan region of Iran and has been distressed and refinished in the U. S. Measuring 12'2" x 16'5", this beautiful rug is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of Persian (Iranian) rug weaving. In fact, the art of rug weaving in Persia dates all the way back to the Bronze Age, with the earliest surviving examples dating back to the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century.