This is a true antique Persian Mahal from around 1900…and she wears her age out in the open, beautifully and unapologetically.
A wild child of a rug with grand, oversized medallions that don’t march in formation. Each one feels independent, almost improvised, like its own little universe drifting across the field. No two are exactly alike, and that’s the magic. The movement here is loose and lyrical…floral forms stretch, curl, and reconnect as they travel, creating a sense of rhythm that feels alive rather than rigid. Your eye never settles in one place…it wanders, circles back, then wanders again. This old Persian is simply fun, whimsical and surprising.
The ground has that soft, timeworn patina some rug lovers dream about. Vegetable dyed wool that’s mellowed and faded just enough, with colors that feel dusty, romantic, and deeply lived in. Low pile throughout with wear, a floppy handle, and that relaxed drape only a century of life can give. It still has plenty of soul and presence, just maybe not the best match for rambunctious pitbull siblings doing parkour in the living room.
This rug feels storied, expressive, and a little untamed…the kind of piece that makes a room feel collected over time, not decorated all at once. It will anchor a room with a world of depth.
Priced as a super deal…way low compared to traditional brick and mortar shops, because that’s what Blue Parakeet Rugs is all about. Thank you endlessly for shopping small and giving a soulful old Mahal its next chapter. Please see detailed pics for full character and condition.
Handwoven with vegetable dyed wool.
Exact size: 9’ x 11’10
Please consider a rug pad to keep this stunner in place. You can grab one with us and we'll custom cut it for you on order. Check out the pad here: https://www.shopblueparakeetrugs.com/collections/rug-pads/products/xl-rug-pad
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