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Antique Oversize Mahal Carpet 597x345cm
Haliden Oriental Carpets
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Haliden Oriental Carpets

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Antique Oversize Mahal Carpet 597x345cm

19th century
Description

A very large antique Mahal carpet.

All-over design woven with mellow natural dyes on soft terracotta ground flanked by light blue borders.

Mainly in decent pile, one or two low areas. Clean, with little or no repair. A good, solid country house carpet of unusual size. Circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
597cm (235.04")
Width
395cm (155.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Haliden Oriental Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1056654
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Description
A very large antique Mahal carpet.
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All-over design woven with mellow natural dyes on soft terracotta ground flanked by light blue borders.
Haliden Oriental Carpets

Mainly in decent pile, one or two low areas. Clean, with little or no repair. A good, solid country house carpet of unusual size. Circa 1890.

Height
597cm (235.04")
Width
395cm (155.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Haliden Oriental Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056654
Haliden Oriental Carpets
Haliden Oriental Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Dealer in antique decorative carpets, runners, oriental and tribal rugs, cleaning and restoration specialist

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Haliden Oriental Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Haliden Oriental Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oversized hand-knotted antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate terracotta red field and complex dark navy blue floral borders.
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Haliden Oriental Carpets

Haliden Oriental Carpets
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Clevedon
North Somerset
United Kingdom

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An oversized hand-knotted antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate terracotta red field and complex dark navy blue floral borders.
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Mahal carpets originate from the Arak region in central Persia, woven predominantly during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are recognized for their large-scale floral patterning, soft color palettes, and expansive dimensions designed to suit large interiors.

These carpets are hand-knotted using a wool pile spun over a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Dyes historically derived from plant and mineral sources, such as madder root for terracotta shades and indigo for blues, provide natural color depth.

Authentic pieces exhibit a supple texture and a coarser, looser knot structure compared to refined city workshop carpets like Isfahan or Kashan. Inspection of the reverse side reveals subtle variations in weave tension and natural abrash color shifts throughout the wool.

An oversized carpet serves to anchor open-plan living rooms or formal dining spaces, defining the seating perimeter. Placing primary furniture legs directly on the rug field allows the dark outer border patterns to frame the space effectively.

Routine cleaning requires vacuuming with a suction-only setting to avoid disturbing the wool pile fibers. Spills should be blotted immediately with an absorbent dry cloth, and complete washing should be entrusted to specialist textile conservators.
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