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ANTIQUE #SA737129

Antique Mahal Carpet

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Farnham Antique Carpets

A finely woven antique Mahal carpet dating from circa 1900-1910, full of gorgeous muted reds, blues and yellow tones.  A classical all over ''Herati'' design can be seen on this decorative carpet from Persia.  The ''Herati'' or ''Mahi'' pattern is an ancient design, which used to resemble two fish swimming around a water-lily in very early carpets, it can been seen more frequently on 19th and 20th Century carpets as two leaves around a floral rosette.
 
In general the condition is good, though the carpet does have scattered low pile in some areas. Please view the main image and close up images to see the condition clearly.  It does not detract from its beauty or durability.  Structurally it is a strong antique carpet over 100 years old, and supplied with our durable rug underlay.  The rug underlay will add more body and keep the carpet safe and secure on the floor.
 
Woven in Sultanabad, Persia in the late 19th century, Mahal carpets were all hand-produced using soft wool and natural...
Antique SA737129 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
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Farnham Antique Carpets
Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
Farnham Antique Carpets is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA BADA
Surrey
United Kingdom
Tel: 01252 851215
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD