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318 X 407cm Fine Antique Mahal Carpet
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318 X 407cm Fine Antique Mahal Carpet

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 September 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Lovely terracotta ground fine Mahal carpet with a large allover design of blossoms and a flowering vine. Liberal sprinkling of forest green with accents of pale gold, tan, cream, light blue within a rich navy border. Showing wear and old repairs it is nevertheless clean and ready for your floor with plenty of life left in it. In fact, once laid, it will look like it has always been there, summoning the spirit of the late, great Robert Kime!

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10'5" x 13'0"

Physical Dimensions
Height
407cm (160.24")
Width
318cm (125.20")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Fine Antique Mahal Carpet to the 1900s.

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SA1095418
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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Lovely terracotta ground fine Mahal carpet with a large allover design of blossoms and a flowering vine.
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Liberal sprinkling of forest green with accents of pale gold, tan, cream, light blue within a rich navy border.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Showing wear and old repairs it is nevertheless clean and ready for your floor with plenty of life left in it. In fact, once laid, it will look like it has always been there, summoning the spirit of the late, great Robert Kime!

Price includes VAT @ 20%

10'5" x 13'0"

Height
407cm (160.24")
Width
318cm (125.20")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Fine Antique Mahal Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095418
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

318 X 407cm Fine Antique Mahal Carpet

Archive II A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border. View II
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Archive V A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border. View V
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Archive IX A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border. View IX
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

James Cohen Antique Carpets
Telephone 07747 610 248
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A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border.
318 x 407cm Fine Antique Mahal Carpet
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A large rectangular antique Mahal carpet featuring an all-over floral pattern in terracotta, blue, and cream tones within a dark decorative border.
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  • ObjectCarpet
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Antique
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsAll-over floral trellis, Palmette motifs, Multistripe decorative border
  • SizeH 407 cm (160 in) x W 318 cm (125 in)

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Mahal carpets originate from the Mahal region of west-central Persia, specifically around the village of Sarouk, and were produced extensively for Western export from the late 19th century onwards, known for their larger-scale patterns and softer, muted palettes compared to city-woven counterparts.

These carpets are traditionally handknotted using high-quality wool foundations and piles, often dyed with natural vegetable dyes such as madder root and indigo, resulting in rich terracotta, blue, and cream hues.

Authenticity is identified through hand-spun wool irregularities, natural dye abrash (subtle colour variations), asymmetrical knotting, and characteristic large-scale floral or Herati motifs adapted for Western room proportions.

An antique Mahal carpet serves as a grounding foundational anchor in contemporary or traditional spaces, pairing well with minimalist upholstery to let the intricate pattern and terracotta tones command attention.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand-washing by specialists in antique textiles every few years, and rotating the carpet periodically to ensure even wear.
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