Antique handmade oversize rug No. 58228 Mahal, ca. 1910 Iran 493 x 310 cm
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Item Number: |
58228 |
Name: |
Mahal, ca. 1910 |
Country of Origin: |
Iran |
Size: |
493 x 310 cm |
Made:
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ca. 1910 |
Pile: |
wool |
Design: |
floral and geometric / allover |
Ground Color: |
dark blue / navy |
Remarks: |
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet
The pile of this carpet is made of wool |
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More about the provenance Mahal, ca. 1910 | Iran
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.
This Mahal, ca. 1910 has a "Herati" or "Mahi" design (has its origin in Herat, ca. 16th century, short for "Mahi to Hos" meaning "fish in the pond"). A rosette is surrounded by a rhombus which is again surrounded by four bent leaves. The name "Mahi" meaning "fish" was given to this design because the leaves resemble swimming fish.