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Antique Mahal Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €43,875     $47,625
£37,500
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Mahal Carpet

1900 - 1920
Description

An extremely attractive antique Mahal carpet dating from 1890-1900, in lovely original condition, with a rare soft palette of dyes.  The all over muted lattice design is used in the main field of this antique carpet, with delicate small leaves and flowers.  A soft muted red is used for the main border, with a flowing 16th century pattern known as the Herati design.

The background colour is a rare soft grey with purple hues, as there is a variety of dyes which were used to create this colour over 100 years ago.  A very decorative carpet in brilliant condition, we can see some creases on the image unfortunately, but once the carpet is laid flat and supplied with underlay these shall all smooth out.   Woven in Sultanabad, Persia, where the famous antique Ziegler carpets reside from, these pretty Mahal carpets used similar soft wool and excellent natural dyes to create carpets for the Western market.

Please request a home visit to see this antique Mahal carpet in-situ, you can select a convenient day and time for us to visit you. Or please book in a visit to our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey we would love to welcome you here and show you lots of our carpets and rugs soon.

Physical Dimensions
Height
460cm (181.10")
Width
352cm (138.58")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Mahal Persian Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA851859
Dealers Internal Reference
7579
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 extremely attractive antique Mahal carpet dating from 1890-1900, in lovely original condition, with a rare soft palette of dyes.
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 The all over muted lattice design is used in the main field of this antique carpet, with delicate small leaves and flowers.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 A soft muted red is used for the main border, with a flowing 16th century pattern known as the Herati design.

The background colour is a rare soft grey with purple hues, as there is a variety of dyes which were used to create this colour over 100 years ago.  A very decorative carpet in brilliant condition, we can see some creases on the image unfortunately, but once the carpet is laid flat and supplied with underlay these shall all smooth out.   Woven in Sultanabad, Persia, where the famous antique Ziegler carpets reside from, these pretty Mahal carpets used similar soft wool and excellent natural dyes to create carpets for the Western market.

Please request a home visit to see this antique Mahal carpet in-situ, you can select a convenient day and time for us to visit you. Or please book in a visit to our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey we would love to welcome you here and show you lots of our carpets and rugs soon.

Height
460cm (181.10")
Width
352cm (138.58")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Mahal Persian Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA851859
Dealers Internal Ref
7579
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique Persian Mahal carpet displaying a terracotta red field with an all-over muted floral lattice motif and a decorative palmette border.
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An antique Persian Mahal carpet displaying a terracotta red field with an all-over muted floral lattice motif and a decorative palmette border.
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Mahal carpets originated in the Arak region of central Persia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are characterised by their relaxed, large-scale floral patterns, softer weave structure, and harmonious colour palettes suited to broad interior schemes.

These carpets feature a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton foundation using symmetrical or asymmetrical knots. The wool was historically coloured using natural plant and mineral dyes, creating subtle tonal variations known as abrash.

Authentic examples exhibit a flexible weave with moderate knot density, muted tones from natural dyes, and an all-over repeating pattern rather than a rigid central medallion. Wear across the pile and faint colour stratification further indicate historical production.

The muted terracotta tones and expansive floral motifs ground contemporary living spaces by anchoring neutral furniture arrangements. Placing the carpet beneath mid-century or modern seating creates visual texture while balancing minimalist decor.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents fibre degradation and dirt accumulation. Professional hand-cleaning using pH-neutral solutions is recommended periodically, alongside rotating the carpet annually to ensure uniform wear.
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