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Antique Mahal Carpet
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for sale €15,503     $16,828
£13,250
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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    Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 
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Antique Mahal Carpet

19th century
Description

An ancient antique Mahal carpet with a rare natural off-white wool background, the deep blue border compliments it well and allows all the accent colours of red, pale blues, golds and greens to highlight the well drawn pattern.  Beautifully hand woven with great flow and symmetry, this decorative carpet would blend seamlessly into an interior or be wonderful to select fabrics from.

Condition is generally good with some minor wear in places, with our sturdy anti-slip underlay (supplied in the price) this would aid the carpet greatly, as it stops the carpet moving around on the floor adding body to it and preventing wear.

Book in a showroom visit by appointment or request to view this antique Mahal carpet at home soon.  Or please request a home visit, we travel all over the UK showing our carpets and rugs in situ to help you select the ideal carpet for your home.

If you are an interior designer, you can request for us to reserve this antique carpet for your project.  You can also reserve it and arrange a home viewing or to see it at our barn showroom instead.

Physical Dimensions
Height
357cm (140.55")
Width
278cm (109.45")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241842
Dealers Internal Reference
11965
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
An ancient antique Mahal carpet with a rare natural off-white wool background, the deep blue border compliments it well and allows all the accent colours of red, pale blues, golds and greens to highlight the well drawn pattern.
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  Beautifully hand woven with great flow and symmetry, this decorative carpet would blend seamlessly into an interior or be wonderful to select fabrics from.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border.
fig 1. Antique Mahal Carpet

Condition is generally good with some minor wear in places, with our sturdy anti-slip underlay (supplied in the price) this would aid the carpet greatly, as it stops the carpet moving around on the floor adding body to it and preventing wear.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border.
fig 2. Antique Mahal Carpet

Book in a showroom visit by appointment or request to view this antique Mahal carpet at home soon.  Or please request a home visit, we travel all over the UK showing our carpets and rugs in situ to help you select the ideal carpet for your home.

If you are an interior designer, you can request for us to reserve this antique carpet for your project.  You can also reserve it and arrange a home viewing or to see it at our barn showroom instead.

Height
357cm (140.55")
Width
278cm (109.45")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241842
Dealers Internal Ref
11965
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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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 ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border.

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Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border. View X
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Mahal carpet featuring an ivory ground decorated with intricate floral vines and framed by a dark navy decorative border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourIvory and Navy
  • MotifsPalmettes, Vine scrolls, Floral main border, Arabesques
  • SizeH 357 cm (141 in) x W 278 cm (109 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Mahal carpet dates from 1890 and is executed in a Persian style using wool and cotton. The rectangular hand-knotted floor covering displays an ivory background populated by intricate floral vines, palmettes, and arabesques, bounded by a dark navy decorative main border filled with floral motifs. The visible palette encompasses shades of red, pale blue, gold, and green. Condition is generally good with some minor wear in places. Measuring 357 cm high by 278 cm wide and 1 cm deep, the piece provides generous floor coverage for principal spaces. Position this carpet on a wooden floor in a living room, dining room, or entrance hall to anchor traditional furniture arrangements. The versatile colour scheme coordinates easily with neutral upholstery, antique timber chests, and patterned textiles, while the classic floral motifs suit period properties and country houses alike.

FAQs

Mahal carpets originated in the Arak region of Persia during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, known for their spacious floral patterns, subdued colour palettes, and woven wool construction.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a cotton or wool foundation, often coloured with natural vegetable dyes.

Authentic pieces exhibit asymmetrical knotting, slight variations in colour known as abrash, soft vegetable dye tones, and a pliable, supple weave texture without synthetic backing.

An antique floral carpet serves as an anchoring foundation in contemporary living spaces, pairing effectively with neutral upholstery, warm timber furniture, and minimalist accents.

Vacuum gently using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush bar, rotate the rug annually to ensure even wear, and arrange professional cleaning through specialist rug restorers.
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