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Antique Mustafi Mahal Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €19,305     $20,955
£16,500
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Mustafi Mahal Carpet

19th century
Description

A wonderful deep blue almost black background on this antique Mahal carpet with a scrolling Mustafi design woven in Persia around 1900-1910.  The design is famous due to the Persian prime minister during the late 19th Century commissioned artisans to create a scrolling spiralling version of the 'Gol Farang' (which is a foreign flower; inspired by French and English florals) pattern that was immensely popular at the time.     As Ziegler & Co had inspired and created decorative floral carpets being woven in Sultanabad in the late 19th century other workshops locally followed suit and these designs were made in competition.

In good order with some minimal scattered wear, nothing significant just part of the carpets character. No restoration and professionally cleaned ready to be used on the floor, we supply the best anti-slip underlay to preserve the carpet and help it sit completely still on any floor.

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest to you please email us to arrange a time to view it in-situ or in our showroom in Crondall, Surrey.  We travel all over London the UK & Europe showing our carpets in situ.

Physical Dimensions
Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
310cm (122.05")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1134218
Dealers Internal Reference
10481
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 wonderful deep blue almost black background on this antique Mahal carpet with a scrolling Mustafi design woven in Persia around 1900-1910.  The design is famous due to the Persian prime minister during the late 19th Century commissioned artisans to create a scrolling spiralling version of the 'Gol Farang' (which is a foreign flower; inspired by French and English florals) pattern that was immensely popular at the time.     As Ziegler & Co had inspired and created decorative floral carpets being woven in Sultanabad in the late 19th century other workshops locally followed suit and these designs were made in competition.
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In good order with some minimal scattered wear, nothing significant just part of the carpets character.
Farnham Antique Carpets

No restoration and professionally cleaned ready to be used on the floor, we supply the best anti-slip underlay to preserve the carpet and help it sit completely still on any floor.

fig 1. An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border.
fig 1. Antique Mustafi Mahal Carpet

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest to you please email us to arrange a time to view it in-situ or in our showroom in Crondall, Surrey.  We travel all over London the UK & Europe showing our carpets in situ.

Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
310cm (122.05")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134218
Dealers Internal Ref
10481
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 Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border.

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Archive II An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View V
Archive VI An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View VI
Archive VII An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View VII
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Archive IX An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View IX
Archive X An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border. View X
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An antique Persian Mustafi Mahal wool carpet featuring a dark navy blue central field patterned with elaborate red and ochre floral scrollwork surrounded by a wide decorative border.
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Mustafi Mahal carpets originate from the Arak region of Persia and are recognised for their expressive floral patterns, scrolling foliage motifs, and spacious lattice designs rendered on deep navy or rich red grounds.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a cotton warp and weft foundation, utilising natural vegetable dyes to achieve saturated tone variations.

Authentic Mahal carpets feature a soft hand-knotted weave, asymmetrical Persian knots, natural colour variations known as abrash, and a sturdy cotton structural foundation.

An antique Persian carpet grounds modern interiors by introducing complex geometric pattern and colour, pairing seamlessly with minimalist contemporary furnishings or dark timber antiques.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents fibre damage, while professional hand-washing by a textile conservation specialist is recommended for periodic deep cleaning.
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