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Mahal Carpet, 19th Century, 3.70m X 2.65m
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for sale €9,185     $9,970
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Mahal Carpet, 19th Century, 3.70m X 2.65m

19th century
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This antique Mahal carpet from the Sultanabad region of West Persia has very attractive cheerful colours with a repeating Herati design which is spaced nicely and is very easy on the eye. The terracotta background in the field, the greens and yellows are all very attractive. But it is the light blue border which sets this carpet apart, and makes it so decorative. One can imagine it working in many types of settings. The weave is fine and the pile is thin which makes the design crisper and more elegant. Dating to around 1880, it is in generally good condition with minor signs of use and wear that give it the elusive lived in look. A very decorative carpet.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
370cm (145.67")
Width
265cm (104.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA989307
Dealers Internal Reference
SCH963
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This antique Mahal carpet from the Sultanabad region of West Persia has very attractive cheerful colours with a repeating Herati design which is spaced nicely and is very easy on the eye. The terracotta background in the field, the greens and yellows are all very attractive. But it is the light blue border which sets this carpet apart, and makes it so decorative. One can imagine it working in many types of settings. The weave is fine and the pile is thin which makes the design crisper and more elegant.
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Dating to around 1880, it is in generally good condition with minor signs of use and wear that give it the elusive lived in look.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

A very decorative carpet.

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the 1880s.

Height
370cm (145.67")
Width
265cm (104.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA989307
Dealers Internal Ref
SCH963
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 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders.

Mahal Carpet, 19th Century, 3.70m X 2.65m

Archive II A large 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders. View V
Archive VI A large 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders. View VI
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

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A large 19th-century antique Persian Mahal carpet featuring a terracotta red field with repeating floral lattice motifs and broad multi-tiered decorative borders.
Mahal Carpet, 19th century, 3.70m x 2.65m
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Persian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsFloral lattice, overall repeating pattern, arabesque border, palmettes
  • SizeH 370 cm (146 in) x W 265 cm (104 in)

This nineteenth-century Persian Mahal carpet from the Sultanabad region is a large textile measuring 370 cm high by 265 cm wide. Made from wool and cotton, the carpet displays a terracotta red field set with an overall repeating floral lattice and Herati design, complemented by green, yellow, and blue motifs within broad multi-tiered arabesque borders. The piece has a fine weave and a thin pile, showing minor signs of use and wear consistent with age, alongside visible fringe details along the lower edge. Today, this antique floor covering works well in various residential settings, such as a traditional English country house living room, a study, or a spacious hallway. It adds warmth and pattern to interior spaces while functioning as a decorative foundation for furniture groupings in both period and eclectic rooms.

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Originating from the Arak weaving district in central Persia, Mahal carpets are characterized by their large-scale, repeating floral patterns, supple construction, and rich natural dye palettes.

These carpets were hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for the pile, woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft structure, and colored using vegetable and mineral-based dyes.

Authentic examples demonstrate natural dye variations known as abrash, a soft and flexible handle, symmetrical knotting, and expansive curvilinear floral motifs without rigid central medallions.

Designers frequently place large Mahal carpets in dining rooms, living rooms, or libraries to anchor modern furniture arrangements with historic pattern and texture.

Maintain the carpet by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush bar, rotating the piece regularly to ensure balanced wear, and utilizing professional hand-washing services for deeper conservation.
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