Simply superb. An antique Persian Mahal from circa 1880, and one of the outstanding palatial rugs in the BPR collection. The field carries a small-scale water-garden that ripples across the entire rug, a beautiful allover design with graceful movement that styles effortlessly in grand spaces. The wide border rests on a teal green ground with classic turtle motifs, while the ivory edge guards create a subtle two-dimensional effect: the base is flatweave and the continuous floral chain is hand knotted on top. It is a quiet flex of craftsmanship, two different weaving techniques working in harmony.
Woven in the village of Mahal, this grand rug has an even low pile of wool on a cotton foundation with the open, breathable drawing that Mahal is loved for. Vegetable-dyed wool, crisp art, and construction that feels truly solid. The handle is strong, and the palette sings without shouting, the signature of real natural dyes. Proportions are gallery-scale, so it runs beautifully in long living rooms, entry galleries, and great rooms, and it grounds a dining table with ease.
And the best part: you are getting a small-business price for a palatial rug of this caliber, along with the care and service this shoppe owner is known for. In stunning condition for its age and ready to anchor a room with true presence and soul.
Size: 8’7 x 18’3.
Low pile, in excellent condition. Handwoven with vegetable dyed wool.
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