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Decorative Mahal Carpet, Circa 1890, 3.40m X 2.30m
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Decorative Mahal Carpet, Circa 1890, 3.40m X 2.30m

19th century
Sold 29 June 2025 · Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
This “Decorative Mahal Carpet, Circa 1890, 3.40m X 2.30m” found a buyer.

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Description

Recently acquired from a country house in the south of England, this pretty Mahal carpet ticks many boxes. It has soft colours and a restrained repeat floral design in the main field composed of palmettes and flowering tendrils. The slightly angular drawing of the motifs gives the design an additional rustic charm. The sapphire blue main border is also filled with palmettes and meandering vines, complementing the field design perfectly. By repute, this decorative little carpet had been in the same house for well over 50 years and now shows appealing signs of wear commensurate with its age. We have cleaned it in our workshop, but have avoided over restoration in order to retain the individual character of this charming carpet.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Mahal Carpet to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
340cm (133.86")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA988792
Dealers Internal Reference
SCH119
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Description
Recently acquired from a country house in the south of England, this pretty Mahal carpet ticks many boxes.
“
It has soft colours and a restrained repeat floral design in the main field composed of palmettes and flowering tendrils.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

The slightly angular drawing of the motifs gives the design an additional rustic charm. The sapphire blue main border is also filled with palmettes and meandering vines, complementing the field design perfectly. By repute, this decorative little carpet had been in the same house for well over 50 years and now shows appealing signs of wear commensurate with its age. We have cleaned it in our workshop, but have avoided over restoration in order to retain the individual character of this charming carpet.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Mahal Carpet to the 1890s.

Height
340cm (133.86")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA988792
Dealers Internal Ref
SCH119
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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Archive I A large antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern with a terracotta red field and dark navy borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Decorative Mahal Carpet, Circa 1890, 3.40m X 2.30m

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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Telephone 07976 826218
Location
4 Church Street
Marylebone
London
NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/aaronnejadgallery
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 376
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Verified Since Aug 2019
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A large antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern with a terracotta red field and dark navy borders.
Decorative Mahal Carpet, Circa 1890, 3.40m x 2.30m
Ref: SA988792
A large antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern with a terracotta red field and dark navy borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialWool pile, cotton foundation
  • ColourTerracotta and Navy
  • MotifsAll-over floral trellis, Palmette designs, Multi-stripe floral border
  • SizeH 340 cm (134 in) x W 230 cm (91 in)

FAQs

Mahal carpets originate from the Mahal region in west-central Persia, known for producing large-scale room-size carpets with grand, open floral patterns and softer colour palettes tailored for Western export markets during the late 19th century.

These carpets are traditionally handknotted using wool pile on cotton foundations, employing hand-spun yarns dyed with natural vegetable dyes such as madder root and indigo.

Authenticity is identified through irregularities in hand-spinning and knotting, natural abrash colour variations in the dye, asymmetrical foundation structures, and the use of authentic vegetable-dyed wool.

An antique Mahal carpet serves as a strong focal point in both traditional and modern living spaces, anchoring neutral furniture layouts and adding historical texture to minimalist rooms.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without rotating brush heads, professional hand-washing by specialists in antique textiles, and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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