Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Mahals are made near their cousins Heriz and are more often all-over designs. This carpet has a wonderful variation of dyes and has a border similar to that of Ziegler carpets hence the name.
Mahal carpets and rugs were produced in Sultanabad, Persia which is now Arak in the centre of Iran. Mahal and Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the earliest Fereghans and Sarouks, but they are very different in form and structure. Floral motifs and overall designs of vinescrolls and palmettes remain consistent with the influences of western colour palettes and are all characteristics of Ziegler carpets. Use our 'Home Visit' service to see this carpet and many more in situ, you can select a convenient day and time for us to visit.
Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page
Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA BADA