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1910's Distressed Persian Mahal Carpet with Modern Style, Rustic & Refined

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61170 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug 09'00 x 12'06. Veiled in a delicate mist of timeworn elegance, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug whispers tales of faded grandeur through its soft, ethereal hues. The antique wash has bestowed upon it a dreamlike patina, where once-vivid colors now glow with a gentle, sun-bleached warmth. Beneath this veil, an intricate allover Herati pattern emerges—a timeless dance of stylized blossoms, lanceolate leaves, and diamonds, weaving together in rhythmic harmony, like ripples across a serene, ancient pond. The field, though distressed, retains its noble symmetry, punctuated by triangular corner spandrels that anchor the composition. These spandrels, adorned with magnified Herati motifs, are outlined by hooked bands that frame the central design with a subtle strength. Within these triangular sanctuaries, the pattern swells with grandeur, offering a visual crescendo amidst the otherwise delicate lattice of motifs—a nod to the architectural refinement that Persian artisans so masterfully wove into their works. Encircling the field is a border steeped in tribal mystery, composed of ambiguous geometric motifs that hint at ancestral symbols long cherished and perhaps long forgotten. This enigmatic frame is flanked by a series of inner and outer guard bands, each bearing simple linear meanders that lend quiet balance and reinforce the rug’s enduring structure. Together, they guide the eye inwards, drawing attention to the faded beauty held within, while suggesting stories of nomadic journeys and village life imbued in its threads. Though softened by age and softened further by the hand of the weaver's descendants, this Mahal rug still breathes with the pulse of its heritage. It is a piece not merely of ornament, but of memory—a tableau where form meets spirit, and where the beauty of imperfection invites contemplation. In spaces graced by this woven relic, one finds not only artistry, but the soul of a culture distilled into wool and dye, whispering softly from a distant past. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'00 x 12'06. Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 108 in (274.32 cm)Length: 150 in (381 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910-1919
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Antique Wash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 61170 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 09'00 x 12'061stDibs: LU942931106862

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