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Antique Mahal Carpet
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Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Mahal Carpet

1900 - 1920
Description

A wonderful 'Sunburst' design on this soft toned and interesting antique Mahal carpet woven on a soft pink to terracotta background.  This design we often see on Caucasian rugs such as Zejwa or Chelaberd rugs, it is rare to see it on a large scale on a Persian antique carpet.

It works extremely well as a large geometric design and the variation of beautiful colours from oranges, reds, greens and blues to yellows and off white stone colours.  The border of deep blue indigo balances the composition really well and adds warmth to the carpet.  Condition is fairly good,  with a finer weave than most Mahal carpets, some areas of lower pile are apparent and scattered in places. This carpet has already been used on a floor for over 100 years and is showing some wear. Supplied with our excellent underlay this would add body and stop the carpet from moving on the floor, it also aids wear, as most wear comes from movement.

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest to you please request a home visit to arrange a time to view it in-situ.  We travel all over London and the UK & Europe showing our carpets in customers homes, a free, professional, no obligation service we have offered since 1990.

Physical Dimensions
Height
510cm (200.79")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA966616
Dealers Internal Reference
10611
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 wonderful 'Sunburst' design on this soft toned and interesting antique Mahal carpet woven on a soft pink to terracotta background.
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 This design we often see on Caucasian rugs such as Zejwa or Chelaberd rugs, it is rare to see it on a large scale on a Persian antique carpet.
Farnham Antique Carpets

It works extremely well as a large geometric design and the variation of beautiful colours from oranges, reds, greens and blues to yellows and off white stone colours.  The border of deep blue indigo balances the composition really well and adds warmth to the carpet.  Condition is fairly good,  with a finer weave than most Mahal carpets, some areas of lower pile are apparent and scattered in places. This carpet has already been used on a floor for over 100 years and is showing some wear. Supplied with our excellent underlay this would add body and stop the carpet from moving on the floor, it also aids wear, as most wear comes from movement.

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest to you please request a home visit to arrange a time to view it in-situ.  We travel all over London and the UK & Europe showing our carpets in customers homes, a free, professional, no obligation service we have offered since 1990.

Height
510cm (200.79")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA966616
Dealers Internal Ref
10611
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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A large rectangular antique Persian Mahal wool carpet featuring a terracotta central field patterned with geometric and floral medallions, framed by a broad navy blue patterned border.
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A large rectangular antique Persian Mahal wool carpet featuring a terracotta central field patterned with geometric and floral medallions, framed by a broad navy blue patterned border.
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A large rectangular antique Persian Mahal wool carpet featuring a terracotta central field patterned with geometric and floral medallions, framed by a broad navy blue patterned border.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta, Navy Blue, Cream
  • MotifsFloral medallions, Repeating palmettes, Composite border bands
  • SizeH 510 cm (201 in) x W 300 cm (118 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This large rectangular antique Persian Mahal carpet dates to 1900 and is woven from wool and cotton. The soft-toned terracotta central field contains geometric and floral sunburst medallions in shades of orange, red, green, blue, yellow, and off-white stone. A broad navy blue composite border frames the composition, filled with repeating palmettes and intricate motifs. The piece measures 510 cm high, 300 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Fairly good condition is evident with a fine weave, scattered areas of lower pile, and signs of wear accumulated over more than a century of use on a floor. The geometric design adapts well to an English Country House interior style. Placed upon a floor in a living room, dining room, or library, the textile anchors the space with warmth and historical character.

FAQs

Mahal carpets originate from the Sultanabad region of Persia, produced predominantly during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are recognised for their wide-spaced floral motifs, geometric medallions, and balanced palettes, making them staple textiles in traditional and classical interiors.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Dyes derived from natural plant and mineral sources were used to create the distinct earthy reds, blues, and creams.

Authentic pieces display subtle colour variations known as abrash due to natural dye batches, a soft wool pile, and a clear, hand-knotted reverse structure without modern latex or synthetic backing.

A traditional Mahal carpet serves as a grounding element in contemporary or transitional spaces, anchoring minimalist or neutral furniture with warm tones and classic geometric-floral patterning.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush to protect the pile. Position quality underlay beneath the carpet to minimise wear, rotate periodically for uniform light exposure, and utilise specialist hand-cleaning services when required.
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