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Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Soft Colours, 2.10m X 1.30m (7' X 4' 3")
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Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Soft Colours, 2.10m X 1.30m (7' X 4' 3")

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 March 2025 · Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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A very pretty Persian rug with just the rug amount wear, and a very pleasing range of colours. Note in particular the pale green in the medallion and spandrels. Also, a very attractive terracotta field with a restrained design. The medallion seems to float above this field. Nice soft wool. Professionally cleaned. Woven in west Persia in the early 20th century around the town of Mahal in the Sultanabad district.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Rug to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA689847
Dealers Internal Reference
NE63
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Description
A very pretty Persian rug with just the rug amount wear, and a very pleasing range of colours. Note in particular the pale green in the medallion and spandrels. Also, a very attractive terracotta field with a restrained design. The medallion seems to float above this field. Nice soft wool. Professionally cleaned. Woven in west Persia in the early 20th century around the town of Mahal in the Sultanabad district.
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Rug to the 1910s.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA689847
Dealers Internal Ref
NE63
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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An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Soft Colours, 2.10m X 1.30m (7' X 4' 3")

Archive II An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones. View IV
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones.
Antique Persian Mahal Rug with soft colours, 2.10m x 1.30m (7' x 4' 3")
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An antique Persian Mahal rug featuring a large central lozenge medallion set against a terracotta field, bordered by intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsCentral diamond medallion, All-over Herati pattern, Multi-tiered geometric border
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Mahal rugs are hand-knotted Persian carpets originating from the Mahallat region in central Iran, known for their grand, scaled-down village designs and soft vegetal dyes.

Traditional antique Persian rugs feature hand-spun wool pile woven onto a cotton or wool foundation using symmetrical or asymmetrical knots, dyed with natural organic pigments.

Authenticity is identified through hand-spun wool texture, natural colour variations from vegetable dyes, irregular knotting patterns on the reverse, and characteristic large-scale geometric or floral motifs.

An antique Persian rug adds warmth and texture to contemporary spaces, anchoring minimalist furniture or layering over neutral wall-to-wall flooring to create a focal point.

Preserve antique rugs by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush, keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and having them professionally washed by a specialist in textile conservation.
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