Antique Handmade oriental carpet No. 69384 Mahal, antique Iran 305 x 201 cm

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Item Number:	69384
Name:	Mahal, antique
Country of Origin:	Iran
Size:	305 x 201 cm
Age:	antique
Pile:	wool
Design:	geometric / medallion
Ground Color:	beige
Remarks:	This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet The pile of this carpet is made of wool

Price (incl. VAT):	£ 5,700

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More about the provenance Mahal, antique | 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, antique 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.