Of 1900s provenance, this antique Mahal rug exemplifies the craftsmanship their namesakes are known for. Made with high quality wool and organic natural dyes, the rug has even age related low pile and significant distress on the border. Refer to our high resolution images to assess the scope of distress.The colors in the rugs have oxidized to present the 'abrash' quality, the hue variations within the same colors, the Persian rugs are renowned for. With color palette composed of Beige, Brown, Rose, Pink, Gray and Multi, the rug features highly stylised and intricate floral motifs in the inner field, helmed by a handsome multi-band border. This versatile rug is primed to introduce old world charm into your new world aesthetics.

Story Behind the Art: Mahal rugs are produced in the area around the city of Arak, which has a history of rug weaving dating back to the mid-17th Century. The city was originally founded in 1808 as Sultanabad and later in 1930 was renamed to the city of Arak. The design of Mahals tend to be more closely associated to those of Heriz or Serapi due to their magnificent graphic character of the designs. That said, the line work of Mahals is more curvilinear and classical while they do maintain a more casual and tribal feel. Traditional color palettes found on Mahal rugs include subtle neutrals, vibrant reds and clear blues that create a regal Western appearance. Unique color combinations, such as tourmaline pink paired with oxidized green, are also found on Mahal rugs that highlights their tendency to reinvent the traditional.