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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Antique Mahal Carpet

19th century
Sold 14 March 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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A beautiful all over lattice design on this antique Mahal carpet from the late 19th century, with nice blue wool background, using faded and varied terracotta tones for the main border.  Flanked by two pretty off-white minor borders, which lift the palette and we can see some lovely pale greens used in the borders too.

Some areas of lower pile and minimal wear, but no major repairs or damage, a handsome carpet which has lots of life let in it, especially with our anti-slip underlay which adds excellent body and stops a carpet moving around on the floor.  Please view all the images to see the carpets condition up close.  A beautiful antique carpet for a drawing room, bedroom, study or entrance hall to add warmth and character.

We offer a professional home visit service, having visited customers in their own homes all over the UK for over 30 years. We feel it is vital to view carpets and rugs at home, so you can make the ideal choice, trying various options in a room. A free, no obligation service we have offered since 1990.

Book a visit to our barn showroom if you prefer, we have over 1000 antique and contemporary carpets, rugs and runners on offer.  We are located in the small village of Crondall in Surrey, around an hours drive from London.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
310cm (122.05")
Width
280cm (110.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127206
Dealers Internal Reference
11661
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 beautiful all over lattice design on this antique Mahal carpet from the late 19th century, with nice blue wool background, using faded and varied terracotta tones for the main border.
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  Flanked by two pretty off-white minor borders, which lift the palette and we can see some lovely pale greens used in the borders too.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders.
fig 1. Antique Mahal Carpet

Some areas of lower pile and minimal wear, but no major repairs or damage, a handsome carpet which has lots of life let in it, especially with our anti-slip underlay which adds excellent body and stops a carpet moving around on the floor.  Please view all the images to see the carpets condition up close.  A beautiful antique carpet for a drawing room, bedroom, study or entrance hall to add warmth and character.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders.
fig 2. Antique Mahal Carpet

We offer a professional home visit service, having visited customers in their own homes all over the UK for over 30 years. We feel it is vital to view carpets and rugs at home, so you can make the ideal choice, trying various options in a room. A free, no obligation service we have offered since 1990.

fig 3. An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders.
fig 3. Antique Mahal Carpet

Book a visit to our barn showroom if you prefer, we have over 1000 antique and contemporary carpets, rugs and runners on offer.  We are located in the small village of Crondall in Surrey, around an hours drive from London.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
310cm (122.05")
Width
280cm (110.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127206
Dealers Internal Ref
11661
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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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders. View IX
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Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets
Telephone 01252 851215
Location
Crondall
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/farnhamantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 330
Items Sold 527
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders.
Antique Mahal carpet
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a deep blue field and multi-layered red and cream borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCarpets and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBlue and Red
  • MotifsAll-over floral trellis, Multi-layered geometric border, Herati pattern elements
  • SizeH 310 cm (122 in) x W 280 cm (110 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Mahal carpets originate from the Mahal district in west-central Iran, known for producing room-sized floor coverings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that were primarily tailored for Western export tastes.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using a wool pile on a cotton foundation, employing asymmetrical Persian knots and natural vegetable dyes for the colour palette.

Authenticity is identified through hand-spun wool with subtle abrash colour variations, characteristic large-scale geometric floral motifs, and structural signs of age such as hand-finished selvedges and natural wear.

An antique Mahal carpet adds warmth and texture to contemporary spaces, serving as a foundational anchor beneath modern minimalist furniture or complementing traditional decor.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand washing when necessary, and avoiding direct, prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight to protect the natural dyes.
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