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Dimensions: 7'3" x 8'8" (221 cm x 264 cm).
Circa: 1920.
This handmade, one-of-a-kind antique Mahal rug from Persia, circa 1920, showcases a richly drawn all-over lattice of stylized floral and geometric motifs framed by a substantial decorative border. Its terracotta field, charcoal border, and softly faded palette create the sought-after patina collectors prize in early 20th-century Persian carpets, while the intricate hand-knotted design gives it depth and refined decorative presence. An ideal centerpiece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Faded warm tones of terra cotta, charcoal, ivory, slate, rust, taupe, sage, and camel, with a terra cotta field.
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Buy with confidence: One-of-a-kind rugs, accurately described, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping on every order.
Buy with confidence: One-of-a-kind rugs, accurately described, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping on every order.
Mahal rugs are woven in the Mahallat district, about 45 miles southeast of Arak (formerly Sultanabad) in west-central Iran. Hand-knotted in a cottage industry setting on a cotton foundation using soft, lustrous wool with the Persian asymmetric knot, Mahal rugs occupy a distinctive middle ground between formal city carpets and bold tribal work — neither strictly floral nor geometric, they have an ideal informality that allows them to sit comfortably in almost any décor.
Their palette is typically subdued — ivories, grays, soft browns, and faded madder reds — and their all-over "Harshang" or herati-derived patterns have a folksy, country charm beloved by interior designers. Antique Mahal rugs are closely related to the better-known Sultanabad, sharing the same relaxed drawing and warm, lived-in quality.
Dimensions: 7'3" x 8'8" (221 cm x 264 cm).
Circa: 1920.
This handmade, one-of-a-kind antique Mahal rug from Persia, circa 1920, showcases a richly drawn all-over lattice of stylized floral and geometric motifs framed by a substantial decorative border. Its terracotta field, charcoal border, and softly faded palette create the sought-after patina collectors prize in early 20th-century Persian carpets, while the intricate hand-knotted design gives it depth and refined decorative presence. An ideal centerpiece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Faded warm tones of terra cotta, charcoal, ivory, slate, rust, taupe, sage, and camel, with a terra cotta field.










































