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263 X 350cm Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet
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263 X 350cm Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet

1900 - 1920
For Sale by James Cohen Antique Carpets (Reserved for a buyer)
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Great looking carpet inspired by the famed Ziegler workshop of North West Iran, and produced nearby. A beautiful example with large, luxurious flowers and leaves in green, yellow, pale blue and cream on a terracotta background. Great looking carpet in an unusual small size. Rather worn and repaired, with some touch up or paint, priced accordingly.

8'8" x 11'6"

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James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet to the 1900s.

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Great looking carpet inspired by the famed Ziegler workshop of North West Iran, and produced nearby.
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A beautiful example with large, luxurious flowers and leaves in green, yellow, pale blue and cream on a terracotta background.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Great looking carpet in an unusual small size. Rather worn and repaired, with some touch up or paint, priced accordingly.

8'8" x 11'6"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet to the 1900s.

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James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a terracotta central field with scrolling beige floral motifs framed by a wide navy blue patterned border.
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Archive I A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a terracotta central field with scrolling beige floral motifs framed by a wide navy blue patterned border.

263 X 350cm Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet

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A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a terracotta central field with scrolling beige floral motifs framed by a wide navy blue patterned border.
263 x 350cm Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian, Ziegler
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta, Navy Blue
  • MotifsFloral palmettes, Scrolling arabesques, Navy border

This large antique Ziegler Mahal carpet originates from 1900 and exemplifies traditional Persian rug-making techniques using wool and cotton. The rectangular textile displays a warm terracotta central field densely patterned with scrolling beige floral motifs, large palmettes, and delicate leafy vines rendered in muted shades of green, yellow, pale blue, and cream. A wide navy blue border frames the composition, decorated with alternating floral medallions and scrolling arabesques against a dark ground. Visible signs of age include areas of wear, visible repairs, and minor paint touch-ups distributed across the surface, reflecting its historic character. Measuring 263 cm by 350 cm, the floor covering fits comfortably beneath furniture in a traditional drawing room, study, or entrance hall, bringing rich pattern and subdued colour to an interior. The woven construction lends warmth and texture underfoot, suiting classic country house aesthetics or layered living spaces.

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Ziegler Mahal carpets were originally produced in the Arak region of Persia by the Anglo-Swiss firm Ziegler & Co. during the late nineteenth century. These carpets were specially designed to meet Western aesthetic demands, featuring larger scales, muted colour palettes, and spacious floral patterns.

These carpets are hand-knotted using vegetable-dyed spun wool pile tied onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. The weave is intentionally looser than urban Persian workshop rugs, creating a soft, supple texture and relaxed visual structure.

Authentic nineteenth and early twentieth-century examples exhibit natural vegetable dyes with subtle colour variations, known as abrash. They feature oversized floral palmettes, wide borders, and softer ivory, terracotta, or navy colourways rather than dense, dark central medallions.

A Ziegler Mahal carpet serves as an anchor in a room, bridging traditional and modern elements. Its muted palette pairs effectively with neutral upholstery, natural timber furniture, or tailored contemporary seating.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting to avoid catching the pile fibres. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for deep dirt removal, and spot cleaning should be performed immediately using minimal water and neutral detergent.
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