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A Late 19th Century Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Rustic Elegance
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77555 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Runner, 03'02 x 12'04. There is a rare alchemy that occurs when age, artistry, and heritage converge—and this late-19th-century Persian Mahal runner is a breathtaking example of that union. Hand-knotted in wool by master artisans of central Persia, it carries the understated confidence of pieces once reserved for refined estates. Its palette of burnished brick red, softened by time into rich earthen hues, sets an atmospheric tone that feels effortlessly collected—a precious heirloom born of quiet prestige rather than ostentation.
Across the field, a continuous botanical lattice of Herati motifs unfurls with mesmerizing rhythm: stylized blossoms, angular palmettes, and geometric floral rosettes linked by branching vines and tribal abstractions. Each signature motif is articulated with a firm yet poetic hand, forming an intricate tableau of design that never overwhelms. It’s the sort of patterning that seasoned collectors prize—well spaced, elegantly proportional, deeply rooted in the visual language of Persian weaving. Even the tender areas of wear are desirable traces of history, proof that the runner has lived a cultured life and earned its place among objects of distinction. Its mellowed tones and softly structured surface speak to a century of earned patina — that quiet bloom of age that no modern weave can replicate.
The elongated format is framed by a triple border that reads like architecture: an inner and outer carnation meander guard band encases a central geometric botanical border, each line a dialogue of movement and restraint. The contrast of beige, midnight, and sienna tones along the edge adds dimension, creating a beautifully tailored enclosure around the latticework within. This exceptional composition has long been associated with the Mahal region—prestigious weavings admired for both their decorative versatility and their noble rural character.
For those curating interiors steeped in authenticity and quiet excellence, this exquisite work of art offers far more than ornament. It brings the gravitas of provenance, the charm of hand-wrought irregularities, and the subtle grandeur of a textile that has weathered centuries with grace. Whether gracing an entry, anchoring a gallery hallway, or enriching a collected interior, it becomes an eloquent through-line of culture, rarity, and cultivated taste—an heirloom presence that whispers of legacy and lasting beauty.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, tan, navy blue, brown, rust and beige with other accent colors.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'02 x 12'04.
Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Length: 148 in (375.92 cm)
- Style:Malayer (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890-1899
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 77555 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 03 02 x 12 04 1stDibs: LU942921748352
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