Mahal Carpet, 20th Century

Mahal Carpet, Late 19th century This Mahal carpet from central Persia combines large scale with graceful design using an all over field pattern. Flowering palmettes, foliage, and bl...

Bidjar Carpet, 4th Quarter 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'0" W x 13'0" L

Great Bidjar carpets are known for their delicate drawing and hardy construction. This elegant example draws a fine all-over design of foliage and blosso...

Heriz Rug, Mid-20th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the mid 19th century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were not rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular to this day. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least expensive...

The Arak region in central Persia is generally accepted to have produced more large carpets than any other province in that country. During the second half of the nineteenth century,...

Covered field in a unique interpretation, partially based on a Herati motif, bearing similar central floral design element anchoring the minor mapping contributing to a larger lattice oriented shadow panel design motif designed by germinating plants and larger scale floral top views. Outstanding gem like translucence to all colors. Colors and shades include: Ruby red, turquoise, emerald green, sapphire blue, charcoal navy, and more. Condition notes: Like-new, original full pile height even across. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet...

:: Covered field in unusual diamond shaped outlined spandrels with interior panels in trellis orientation of germinating plants. Main border in a Samovar meandering vine design motif...

:: Covered field in a floral blossom and serrated leaf design motif with great expressive detail and phenomenal range shades. Colors and shades include: Brick red, navy blue, powder blue, blush, ivory, coffee brown, ivory, sand and more. Condition notes: Like-new, original full pile height even across. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet...