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Item Number:
62405
Name:
Mahal, ca. 1950
Country of Origin:
Iran
Size:
305 x 79 cm (runner)
Made:
ca. 1950
Pile:
wool
Design:
floral and geometric / allover
Ground Color:
salmon-red
Remarks:
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet
The pile of this carpet is made of wool
From our "Shabby Chic collection". This carpet could be worn and/or could have end side problems and possibly some holes. Upon request we would send more images of a full description of the condition.
The main element of this carpet design is the Botteh pattern, and in its smaller version: Mir design, in the West known as Paisley design. The Botteh motif is depicted in the shape of a teardrop and represents fertility and eternal life. It is often found in carpets from Kerman in Iran, India, and antique Caucasian rugs. The word Botteh comes from the Persian word for bush.
Mahal is located in West Iran, belongs to the carpet region of Arak. Mahal rugs are woven in the stile of Farahan rugs (also called Feraghan). Due to their high quality of wool they are considered to be very reliable and longlasting.
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