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

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 February 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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Description

An antique Mahal carpet with a lovely open all design and woven with the rare white background, most Mahal or Sultanabad carpets where woven using richer deeper blues and reds as the main field colour.  The all over pattern of vines and floral motifs is really beautiful and with natural dyes.  This carpet dates from around circa 1900 with the condition being fairly good.  A very decorative and easy carpet to place in a room already finished, or to build a scheme around.

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest please email us to arrange a time to view it in-situ or at our barn showroom in Crondall.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
305cm (120.08")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA977317
Dealers Internal Reference
10637
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 antique Mahal carpet with a lovely open all design and woven with the rare white background, most Mahal or Sultanabad carpets where woven using richer deeper blues and reds as the main field colour.  The all over pattern of vines and floral motifs is really beautiful and with natural dyes.  This carpet dates from around circa 1900 with the condition being fairly good.  A very decorative and easy carpet to place in a room already finished, or to build a scheme around.
fig 1. An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border.
fig 1. Antique Mahal Carpet

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest please email us to arrange a time to view it in-situ or at our barn showroom in Crondall.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
305cm (120.08")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA977317
Dealers Internal Ref
10637
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 Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Mahal Carpet

Archive II An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View II
Archive III An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View III
Archive IV An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View IV
Archive V An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View V
Archive VI An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View VI
Archive VII An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View IX
Archive X An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View X
Archive XI An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View XI
Archive XII An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border. View XIII
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Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets
Telephone 01252 851215
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Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/farnhamantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
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Farnham Antique Carpets
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An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border.
Antique Mahal carpet
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An antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over botanical pattern in tones of ivory, pink, and navy blue within a geometric border.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCarpets & Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourIvory, Pink, Navy Blue, Terracotta
  • MotifsBotanical field pattern, Geometric outer border, All-over medallion design
  • SizeH 305 cm (120 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Mahal carpets are hand-knotted rugs originating from the Mahal region of west-central Persia, historically produced for both domestic use and export during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are renowned for their larger-scale botanical motifs and softer, muted colour palettes compared to carpets from surrounding urban centres.

Authentic antique Mahal carpets are traditionally constructed with a hand-spun wool pile on a cotton foundation, using asymmetrical Persian knots. Natural vegetable dyes, such as madder root and indigo, were typically employed to achieve their characteristic earthy and soft tones.

Identification involves examining the irregularity of hand-spun wool, natural dye variation, structural wear patterns, and the specific characteristics of the weave on the reverse. Authentic pieces often display abrash, which is a subtle colour variation within the same dye lot caused by yarn batches.

An antique Mahal carpet serves as a grounding focal point in contemporary spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist furnishings, neutral upholstery, and architectural elements. Its weathered patination provides textural contrast against sleek modern flooring materials like polished concrete or pale timber.

Preservation requires regular, gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional washing by a specialist in antique textiles every few years, and the use of a breathable rug pad beneath. Avoiding direct, prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight helps prevent the fading of natural dyes.
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