Shabby Chic Garden Design Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Rug Type / Country of Origin: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date 1920 – This gorgeous shabby chic garden design Malayer rug has an earthy feel and delightful tribal pattern. Malayer is an area of Northwestern Persia that encompasses both cities and vast rural areas and villages. It is known for its diversity in rug patterns and beautiful color combinations. Rugs from this area tend to have an organic feel that is perfect for bringing elements of the natural world into the room. Persian rugs have become a design essential for modern spaces.