Antique Distressed Mahal

This Antique distressed Mahal is an all wool handmade and hand knotted rug. It has an all over design from the 20th century and was made in Iran. The name is derived from the Mahallat village where the rugs were crafted, and they are characterized by beautifully intricate designs and a coarser knotting style. The Mahal carpets in this time period were most often made by an entire family, which explains the loose-to-moderate weaving. They also tend to have a thicker pile like the rural and tribal rugs of the time. There is nothing comparable to the rarity and beauty of a Mahal Persian carpet from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These rugs are regarded as some of the best examples of folk art weaving...

This antique distressed mahal is an all wool Handmade and Hand knotted rug. It has an all over design from the 20th century and was made in Iran. The name is derived from the Mahallat village where the rugs were crafted, and they are characterized by beautifully intricate designs and a coarser knotting style. The Mahal carpets in this time period were most often made by an entire family, which explains the loose-to-moderate weaving. They also tend to have a thicker pile like the rural and tribal rugs of the time. There is nothing comparable to the rarity and beauty of a Mahal Persian carpet from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These rugs are regarded as some of the best examples of folk art weaving...

This antique distressed Mahal is an all wool handmade and hand knotted rug. This distinctive area rug that has a center medallion and wide sty...

This Antique Distressed Mahal is an all wool Handmade and Hand knotted rug. It has an all over design from the 20th century and was made in Iran. The name is derived from the Mahalla...

:: Allover covered field in a palmette and floral cross section design motif interconnected by thin vines finished with minor detailing of blossoms and buds. Main border in a partial...

:: Oversized palmettes and floral cross-sections with germinating plants, blossoms, and buds in larger scale within paneled cartouche design elements in lattice style staggered orien...

Beautiful damaged antique mahal rug with nice design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

:: Lace starburst concentric center medallions atop a covered field of floral vines and blossoms. Colors and shades include: Ivory, blush, powder blue, dusty sage green, dusty rose a...