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Antique Mahal Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €42,120     $45,720
£36,000
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Mahal Carpet

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful, oversize pale antique Mahal carpet with a delicate soft pink background, gentle greens, deep blues and a wonderful all over lattice design.  We love the corner spandrels in deep blues with some subtle white ivory dyes too. Dating from around circa 1900-1910 it has been well crafted by weavers from Sultanabad, often these large sizes were commissioned for homes in the West.

Please request a home visit to select a convenient day and time for you to view this large antique carpet at home.  We travel all over the UK showing our carpets in situ.

In general the condition is very good indeed, with a soft pile which is present all over this subtle antique carpet.  Please view the main image and close up images to see the condition clearly.  Structurally it is a strong antique carpet over 100 years old, and supplied with our durable rug underlay it would preserve it for another 100 years.  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 dyes. Designs consist of all over patterns, the Mahi or Herati pattern and can look similar to Farahan and Sarouk rugs, but they are very different in form and structure.  Mahal are neighbours to Heriz carpets, designs though are very different, as Heriz are more geometric in style whereas Mahal carpets are generally more open and floral in design and curvilinear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
624cm (245.67")
Width
407cm (160.24")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA743778
Dealers Internal Reference
9317
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
A delightful, oversize pale antique Mahal carpet with a delicate soft pink background, gentle greens, deep blues and a wonderful all over lattice design.  We love the corner spandrels in deep blues with some subtle white ivory dyes too.
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Dating from around circa 1900-1910 it has been well crafted by weavers from Sultanabad, often these large sizes were commissioned for homes in the West.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique Persian Mahal hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a diamond field in terracotta tones, dark floral corner spandrels, and multi-band borders.
fig 1. Antique Mahal Carpet

Please request a home visit to select a convenient day and time for you to view this large antique carpet at home.  We travel all over the UK showing our carpets in situ.

In general the condition is very good indeed, with a soft pile which is present all over this subtle antique carpet.  Please view the main image and close up images to see the condition clearly.  Structurally it is a strong antique carpet over 100 years old, and supplied with our durable rug underlay it would preserve it for another 100 years.  The rug underlay will add more body and keep the carpet safe and secure on the floor.

fig 2. An antique Persian Mahal hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a diamond field in terracotta tones, dark floral corner spandrels, and multi-band borders.
fig 2. Antique Mahal Carpet

Woven in Sultanabad, Persia in the late 19th century, Mahal carpets were all hand-produced using soft wool and natural dyes. Designs consist of all over patterns, the Mahi or Herati pattern and can look similar to Farahan and Sarouk rugs, but they are very different in form and structure.  Mahal are neighbours to Heriz carpets, designs though are very different, as Heriz are more geometric in style whereas Mahal carpets are generally more open and floral in design and curvilinear.

Height
624cm (245.67")
Width
407cm (160.24")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA743778
Dealers Internal Ref
9317
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

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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An antique Persian Mahal hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a diamond field in terracotta tones, dark floral corner spandrels, and multi-band borders.
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Originating from the Arak region in central Persia, Mahal carpets are distinguished by their structured floral lattice motifs, central medallion framing, and balanced colour palettes suitable for traditional interiors.

These carpets are hand-knotted using natural wool pile woven over a durable cotton warp and weft foundation, utilizing vegetable-based dyes for subtle colour variation.

Authentic examples exhibit asymmetrical hand-knotting, mild tonal variations known as abrash throughout the field, and a pliable, soft wool structure combined with detailed multi-band borders.

A patterned wool carpet anchors a living room or dining area by adding texture and visual balance when paired with streamlined modern furniture and neutral architectural walls.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar, prompt spot cleaning with neutral detergent, and periodic professional cleaning by a textile restorer ensure long-term preservation.
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