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Antique Mahal Carpet, Persian
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£64,000
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Antique Mahal Carpet, Persian

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully elegant large antique Mahal carpet with a scrolling Mustafi design woven in Persia around circa 1900-1910.  The design is famous due to the Persian prime minister during the late 19th Century commissioned artisans to create a scrolling spiralling version of the 'Gol Farang' (which is a foreign flower; inspired by French and English florals) pattern that was immensely popular at the time.     As Ziegler & Co had inspired and created decorative floral carpets being woven in Sultanabad in the late 19th century other workshops locally followed suit and these designs were made in competition.

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 email us to arrange a time to view it at home.  We travel all over London and the UK showing our carpets in situ.

Mahal carpets were produced in Sultanabad, Persia which is now Arak in the center of Iran. Mahal and Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the earliest Fereghans and Sarouks, but they are very different in form and structure. Floral motifs and overall designs of vine scrolls and palmettes remain consistent with the influences of western color palettes and are all characteristics of Ziegler carpets.

Physical Dimensions
Height
710cm (279.53")
Width
410cm (161.42")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA779427
Dealers Internal Reference
6036
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 beautifully elegant large antique Mahal carpet with a scrolling Mustafi design woven in Persia around circa 1900-1910.  The design is famous due to the Persian prime minister during the late 19th Century commissioned artisans to create a scrolling spiralling version of the 'Gol Farang' (which is a foreign flower; inspired by French and English florals) pattern that was immensely popular at the time.     As Ziegler & Co had inspired and created decorative floral carpets being woven in Sultanabad in the late 19th century other workshops locally followed suit and these designs were made in competition.
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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 email us to arrange a time to view it at home.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 We travel all over London and the UK showing our carpets in situ.

Mahal carpets were produced in Sultanabad, Persia which is now Arak in the center of Iran. Mahal and Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the earliest Fereghans and Sarouks, but they are very different in form and structure. Floral motifs and overall designs of vine scrolls and palmettes remain consistent with the influences of western color palettes and are all characteristics of Ziegler carpets.

Height
710cm (279.53")
Width
410cm (161.42")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA779427
Dealers Internal Ref
6036
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a deep navy blue field with intricate all-over floral motifs framed by a wide terracotta red decorative border.
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An antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a deep navy blue field with intricate all-over floral motifs framed by a wide terracotta red decorative border.
Antique Mahal carpet, Persian
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An antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a deep navy blue field with intricate all-over floral motifs framed by a wide terracotta red decorative border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian / Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue, Terracotta Red
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, all-over lattice design, geometric borders, cartouche panels
  • SizeH 710 cm (280 in) x W 410 cm (161 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This large antique Persian Mahal carpet from the period around 1900 is woven from wool and cotton. The floor covering measures 710 cm high, 410 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. A deep navy blue field displays an all-over lattice design with intricate floral scrollwork, geometric motifs, and cartouche panels. This central field is framed by a wide terracotta red decorative border containing repeating botanical patterns. Multiple narrow guard stripes in pale tones border the main border. The traditional Persian carpet is suited for placement in large reception rooms, drawing rooms, or entrance halls within an English country house interior. The textile exhibits consistent wear across the pile with visible low spots and muted coloration from age, lending an authentic antique character. The construction incorporates traditional hand-knotted techniques typical of Sultanabad workshops influenced by western decorative preferences.

FAQs

Mahal carpets originated from the Arak region of central Persia, produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are renowned for their expressive, large-scale floral patterns, softer weave structure, and rich vegetable-dyed colours.

These carpets are hand-knotted using a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Natural dyes derived from plants, madder root, and indigo create the characteristic muted palette.

Authentic Mahal carpets feature a slightly lower knot count with a soft, supple handle and hand-knotted construction. Inspection of the back reveals subtle variations in dye tones, known as abrash, alongside hand-finished selvedges.

A large oriental carpet anchors a contemporary space by providing grounding colour, textural contrast, and historic depth beneath neutral furniture. It works exceptionally well placed under a dining table or in a primary sitting room to soften clean architectural lines.

Vacuum regularly on a gentle setting without a rotating brush, and rotate the carpet annually to ensure even wear and light exposure. Professional dry extraction or specialist hand-washing is recommended for deep cleaning rather than harsh chemical treatments.
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