Antique Handwoven Carpet, Multi-Medallion Layout, Wool on Cotton Warp, Malayer, 225 × 560 cm Ref 11200108

This antique handwoven Malayer rug in a multi-medallion design evokes a series of garden pools set within verdant borders. Measuring 225 × 560 cm (7'5" × 18'4") with an area of 12.6 m² (135.63 ft²), it reads as a spacious visual panel where pattern and rhythm unfold across the field. Woven with fine wool pile on a cotton warp, the structure balances softness with durability. A knot density of approximately 6,200 knots/dm² supports the precise articulation of fish motifs and the gentle flowing curves that animate the composition. The multi-medallion layout, arranged in symmetrical, recurring sequence, creates exceptional depth and visual balance; the accompanying fish motifs suggest the quiet movement of water within these medallions. A deep navy ground lends dignity and grandeur, while the cream border frames the piece like a luminous surround, setting up a refined play of light and shade.