Product Description
Details
Collection: Mahal Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 12' 10'' x 10' 1'' .
Size CM: 390 cm x 307 cm.
Colors: Ivory, Pink, Red, Navy Blue.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Mahal Rugs
A superb example of Mahal weaving heritage, this 12x10 ft Semi Antique rug showcases the celebrated Medallion design of Markazi, rendered here in rich tones of Ivory, Pink with the authority of long tradition. The Mahal design
aesthetic is characterized by flowing, naturalistic floral compositions rendered in a drawing style that balances refinement with the freshness of village production. All-over field designs featuring slowly spiraling floral
vines carrying palmettes, rosettes, and half-palmettes in rhythmic alternation are among the most typical Mahal formats - compositions that achieve a quality of organic, natural abundance perfectly complementing the warm, earthy
tones of the color palette.
Woven on cotton foundations with a medium-length wool pile using the Persian asymmetrical knot, Mahal rugs achieve an excellent balance between surface quality and practical durability. The wool, drawn from local flocks in the
central Persian plateau, possesses the natural luster and resilience characteristic of the region, producing a pile surface with good visual depth and resistance to the wear that comes with active household use over many years.
The color palette of Mahal rugs is among the most inviting in all of Persian weaving - warm, accessible, and deeply harmonious. Brick and madder reds of varying intensity provide the foundation of many compositions, paired with
warm camel and ivory grounds that give designs breathing room, accented with navy blues, sage greens, and occasional soft yellow. Natural dyes develop a characteristic aged warmth that makes semi-antique and antique Mahal rugs
particularly beloved by collectors and interior designers.
Many of the finest Mahal rugs were produced in generous room-size formats calibrated for the large reception rooms of Western homes - a testament to the sophisticated market awareness of the Sultanabad weaving industry. These
large-format rugs are particularly prized today for their ability to anchor spacious contemporary interiors, providing both the visual warmth of authentic Persian handcraft and the practical scale needed to define a large room's
floor plane effectively.
Specifications
Original name: Mahal Rug.
Alternative name(s): Mahal Carpet, Mahallat Rug.
Origin: Markazi.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Herati, Medallion.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Cotton, Silk.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
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