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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Antique Mahal Carpet

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 July 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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Description

Beautiful small scale all over design, with varying greens and blues and off whites, this antique Mahal carpet dating from the early 20th century, is in brilliant full pile and condition.  With a soft wool pile all over and woven with natural dyes. Professionally cleaned and in original order it is ready to use on the floor.  Not having a central medallion makes this an easy antique carpet to place in a variety of rooms.  Woven around circa 1910 the colours have faded beautifully, these decorative carpets from Northern Persia are full of charm and suit country houses to London apartments.

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 from our website. Or book in a visit to our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey we would love to welcome you here soon.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
404cm (159.06")
Width
321cm (126.38")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA871422
Dealers Internal Reference
9622
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
Beautiful small scale all over design, with varying greens and blues and off whites, this antique Mahal carpet dating from the early 20th century, is in brilliant full pile and condition.  With a soft wool pile all over and woven with natural dyes. Professionally cleaned and in original order it is ready to use on the floor.  Not having a central medallion makes this an easy antique carpet to place in a variety of rooms.
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 Woven around circa 1910 the colours have faded beautifully, these decorative carpets from Northern Persia are full of charm and suit country houses to London apartments.
Farnham Antique Carpets

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 from our website. Or book in a visit to our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey we would love to welcome you here soon.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
404cm (159.06")
Width
321cm (126.38")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA871422
Dealers Internal Ref
9622
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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Archive I An antique Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a dominant red ground and multi-layered blue borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Mahal Carpet

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Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets
Telephone 01252 851215
Location
Crondall
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/farnhamantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 330
Items Sold 527
Farnham Antique Carpets
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An antique Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a dominant red ground and multi-layered blue borders.
Antique Mahal carpet
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An antique Mahal carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a dominant red ground and multi-layered blue borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian
  • Material[Wool, Cotton]
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsAll-over floral pattern, Palmette motifs, Multi-layered decorative border, Abrash colour variation
  • SizeH 404 cm (159 in) x W 321 cm (126 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Mahal carpets are hand-knotted rugs produced in the Mahal region of central Persia, known for their grand scale, finely balanced overall floral designs, and softer, muted colour palettes compared to heavier city-woven carpets.

These carpets are traditionally constructed using a wool pile hand-knotted onto a cotton foundation, employing asymmetrical Persian knots with natural vegetable dyes for the colour palette.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the irregularities in hand-spinning and knotting, the use of organic vegetable dyes that show subtle abrash colour variations, and the specific structural characteristics of the foundation.

It serves as a grounding focal point in contemporary or transitional spaces, pairing well with minimalist furniture and neutral flooring to highlight its intricate historical patterns and rich textures.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional specialist cleaning, rotation to ensure even wear, and protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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