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Antique Mahal Village Rug. West Persia. 208cm X 134cm.
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Antique Mahal Village Rug. West Persia. 208cm X 134cm.

1920 - 1940
Description

Light red field with stiff leaves and floral pendants.

Centred around a central cartouche medallion in mainly black with contrasting ivory ground corner spandrels and main border in black wool.

Complete fringe losses both ends and a bit of side cord wear,all imaged. Useful furnishing Rug.

6 foot 10 inches by 4 foot 4 inches. 208cm X 134cm. At widest points. Wool pile on cotton foundations with wefts dyed light blue.

Realistic price of £295. U.k post £20.

Now selling very modestly priced rugs & carpets at fraction of the bigger money touted.

Don't like slightly defective or worn rugs,many more restored and in better condition rugs offered.

Viewings,collection,questions feel free to ask.

Tf 45

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Declaration

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Rug to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228572
Dealers Internal Reference
TF 45
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
Light red field with stiff leaves and floral pendants.
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Centred around a central cartouche medallion in mainly black with contrasting ivory ground corner spandrels and main border in black wool.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

Complete fringe losses both ends and a bit of side cord wear,all imaged. Useful furnishing Rug.

fig 1. An antique West Persian Mahal rug featuring a red ground, central navy medallion, floral spandrels, and a decorative border.
fig 1. Antique Mahal Village Rug. West Persia. 208cm X 134cm.

6 foot 10 inches by 4 foot 4 inches. 208cm X 134cm. At widest points. Wool pile on cotton foundations with wefts dyed light blue.

Realistic price of £295. U.k post £20.

Now selling very modestly priced rugs & carpets at fraction of the bigger money touted.

Don't like slightly defective or worn rugs,many more restored and in better condition rugs offered.

Viewings,collection,questions feel free to ask.

Tf 45

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Rug to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228572
Dealers Internal Ref
TF 45
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Country House and Eastern Interiors Profile Page

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Archive I An antique West Persian Mahal rug featuring a red ground, central navy medallion, floral spandrels, and a decorative border.

Antique Mahal Village Rug. West Persia. 208cm X 134cm.

Archive II An antique West Persian Mahal rug featuring a red ground, central navy medallion, floral spandrels, and a decorative border. View II
Archive III An antique West Persian Mahal rug featuring a red ground, central navy medallion, floral spandrels, and a decorative border. View III
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An antique West Persian Mahal rug featuring a red ground, central navy medallion, floral spandrels, and a decorative border.
Antique Mahal Village Rug. West Persia. 208cm X 134cm.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed, Navy Blue, Cream
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Floral palmettes, Repeating floral border, Corner spandrels
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 134 cm (53 in) x D 0.8 cm (0 in)

This antique West Persian Mahal rug dates from 1930 and belongs to the Persian style. The piece is hand-knotted from a wool pile on cotton foundations, with wefts dyed light blue, presenting a palette of red, navy blue, and cream. The light red field contains stiff leaves and floral pendants, centered around a cartouche medallion in mainly black with contrasting ivory ground corner spandrels and a main border in black wool. The construction includes a repeating floral border and floral palmettes, showing fringe losses at both ends and minor side cord wear. Measuring 208 cm high by 134 cm wide with a depth of 0.8 cm, the rug provides a versatile size suitable for traditional living spaces or hallways in an English country house interior.

FAQs

Mahal rugs originate from the Arak weaving district in West Persia, historically produced in village settings. They are characterized by their coarse to medium hand-knotted wool weave, flexible handle, and expressive floral motifs often arranged around a central medallion.

These rugs are woven using hand-spun wool for the pile, knotted onto a sturdy cotton or wool warp and weft foundation. Natural vegetable and mineral dyes were traditionally used to achieve rich reds, deep navy blues, and cream tones.

Authenticity is verified by inspecting the underside of the carpet, where individual hand-tied knots are clearly visible alongside minor asymmetrical variations in design. Machine-made imitations display uniform plastic backing and perfectly straight synthetic stitching.

A vibrant Persian rug serves as a foundational anchor in contemporary schemes, introducing texture and warmth against neutral walls or timber flooring. It pairs equally well with minimalist mid-century furniture or classic period antiques.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush to protect the natural fibres. Professional spot cleaning and periodic rotation ensure even wear and prevent moth damage over time.
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