• An Antique Mahal Persian Rug (c. Late 19th Century, 9 x 12) with a dark blue field, ornate floral motifs, and a wide red border featuring intricate designs is shown laid flat on a white surface. Edges display minor wear. Brand unknown.
  • An Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century (9 x 12) featuring intricate floral and geometric patterns in red, navy blue, gold, and ivory is displayed on a paved surface with a detailed central design and wide decorative border.
  • An Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century (9 x 12) with an intricate floral design, dark navy center, and wide red and beige border is laid out on a paved outdoor surface. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • An Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century (9 x 12) with a dark floral field and wide red-gold geometric border is displayed on an outdoor paved area.
  • A small silver animal charm, possibly a dog, rests on an Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century (9 x 12), showcasing vintage hand-knotted red, navy blue, gold, and green floral patterns. Brand: Unknown.
  • Close-up of an Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century (9 x 12) showing a worn center with frayed fibers and exposed material, set among intricate navy blue, red, cream, and peach designs. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • Close-up of an Antique Mahal Persian Rug (c. Late 19th Century, 9 x 12), showcasing ornate hand-knotted floral and geometric patterns in navy, red, beige, and gold with symmetrical motifs and intricate detailing. Brand: Unknown.
  • A corner of the Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century 9 x 12 is flipped over, revealing its tag and detailed geometric red, black, beige, and blue patterns on a textured surface, partially lying on concrete. Brand: unknown.
  • A close-up of an Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century 9 x 12, shown on textured fabric with rich red, blue, and beige patterns—a hand-knotted Persian treasure from the late 1800s. Brand: Unknown.
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Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century 9 x 12

Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century 9 x 12

Carefully selected for its quality, character, and lasting appeal.

$2,575.00 USD
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Woven in the Arak region of central Persia during the late 19th century, this antique Mahal rug features a beautifully spaced allover pattern of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and leafy vines drifting across a rich indigo blue ground. The drawing is relaxed but intentional, typical of village weaving, and the scale of the motifs adds a sense of movement and breathing room to the large format. A warm brick red border filled with angular floral forms adds contrast and frames the composition with charm.

This rug is hand-knotted with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, using natural dyes that have aged beautifully into a mellow, inviting palette of navy, coral, ochre, soft green, and ivory. There is some scattered wear to the pile, most noticeably in the field where foot traffic has softened the design, and minor edge loss in a few areas, as seen in the photos. Overall, the rug remains sturdy and well-balanced—a fine example of the enduring appeal of late 19th-century Mahal weaving.

With its generous 9 by 12-foot proportions, this piece would make a warm and welcoming foundation for a living room, dining space, or study. Its classic Persian floral design pairs beautifully with antique or modern furniture, and its durability makes it a timeless investment for daily living.

This rug comes from the private collection of a prominent antique rug dealer based in Amherst, Massachusetts, known for curating fine Persian and Oriental carpets over several decades.

Two areas of damage in the field including one area of damage to the weave and one hole about the size of a quarter.

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