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Antique Mahal Carpet
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for sale €33,345     $36,195
£28,500
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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Antique Mahal Carpet

19th century
Description

A finely woven antique Mahal carpet from 1890-1900 in fabulous condition, an excellent wool pile all over and with a beautifully drawn and woven all over design.  The green dyes are a particular highlight of the palette, on the deep indigo blue background they really lift the whole carpets feel and combined with lovely red and off white tones, this makes a decorative carpet to place in any rooms.

A great size too this would be ideal for a drawing room or dining room for example, having lived in a dining room for many years, it looked wonderful with an oak table on it.  Professionally washed, the pile is fantastic and ready to be used for another 100 years.

This carpet has been in an important private collection for over 20 years and is fresh to the market.  A unique opportunity to purchase a Tabriz carpet of this quality and in outstanding original condition.

Contact us to arrange a viewing, we would love to show you this antique Mahal carpet at home or in our showroom soon.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
516cm (203.15")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1075195
Dealers Internal Reference
11262
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
A finely woven antique Mahal carpet from 1890-1900 in fabulous condition, an excellent wool pile all over and with a beautifully drawn and woven all over design.  The green dyes are a particular highlight of the palette, on the deep indigo blue background they really lift the whole carpets feel and combined with lovely red and off white tones, this makes a decorative carpet to place in any rooms.
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A great size too this would be ideal for a drawing room or dining room for example, having lived in a dining room for many years, it looked wonderful with an oak table on it.
Farnham Antique Carpets

  Professionally washed, the pile is fantastic and ready to be used for another 100 years.

This carpet has been in an important private collection for over 20 years and is fresh to the market.  A unique opportunity to purchase a Tabriz carpet of this quality and in outstanding original condition.

Contact us to arrange a viewing, we would love to show you this antique Mahal carpet at home or in our showroom soon.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
516cm (203.15")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075195
Dealers Internal Ref
11262
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral arabesque pattern in terracotta and cream on a dark navy blue field with a wide floral border.
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An antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral arabesque pattern in terracotta and cream on a dark navy blue field with a wide floral border.
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An antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral arabesque pattern in terracotta and cream on a dark navy blue field with a wide floral border.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue, Terracotta, Cream
  • MotifsAll-over palmette pattern, Floral arabesques, Multi-tiered border, Vine scrollwork
  • SizeH 516 cm (203 in) x W 300 cm (118 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This antique Persian Mahal carpet from 1890 follows a traditional Persian style, constructed with a wool pile and cotton foundation. The deep navy blue field displays an all-over palmette pattern and floral arabesques rendered in terracotta, cream, and green tones, surrounded by a multi-tiered border with vine scrollwork. Visible details include fringe ends along the top and bottom borders, dense symmetrical floral motifs, and varied botanical roundels across the central field. Measuring 516 cm high by 300 cm wide with a 2 cm depth, it is a grand floor covering well suited for placement in a spacious drawing room or formal dining room to anchor seating or dining furniture.

FAQs

Mahal carpets originate from the Arak region in central Persia, woven predominantly during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are defined by their supple weave, hand-spun wool, and spacious floral designs, often featuring all-over palmettes rather than formal central medallions.

These carpets are hand-knotted using wool pile tied onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. The yarn is traditionally dyed using natural vegetable and mineral sources, producing soft colour variations across the pile.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregular hand-knotted knotting patterns on the reverse side, natural colour abrash (colour variation in the dye), and soft, flexible foundations. Unlike machine-made alternatives, the design appears clearly on the back of the carpet, and the fringes are natural extensions of the warp threads.

A Mahal rug serves as a foundational textile in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Designers pair navy and terracotta colour schemes with neutral linen upholstery, dark wood furniture, or modern minimalist accent pieces to create visual depth.

Regular care involves gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to prevent pile damage. Spillages should be blotted immediately with a dry cloth, and professional cleaning by an antique rug specialist is recommended every few years.
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