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Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet

$7,710
£5,863.11
€6,762.82
CA$10,800.30
A$12,087.67
CHF 6,311.65
MX$147,470.26
NOK 80,118.11
SEK 76,027.15
DKK 50,501.53
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:: Covered field of expressive palmettes, nuanced leaves, serrated contour, and oversized blossoms throughout. Colors and shades include: Pale raspberry red, ruby red grapefruit, ivory, powder blue, dusty powder blue, oxidized silver, slate blue beige, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides, mostly secure ends. Two minor areas of threadbare foundation and one corner showing minor tatter. Minor expert restorations in isolated areas. Approximately four square inches of markering on one flower in the interior. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet made in Persia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 5'7" x 10'2".
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Length: 122 in (309.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Minor expert restorations in isolated areas. Approximately four square inches of markering on one flower in the interior. Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Fully secured sides, mostly secure ends. Two minor areas of threadbare foundation and one corner showing minor tatter. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use!
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ct0015481stDibs: LU6572240214422

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