This wool Mahal presents as an antique rug with a faded floral vine field and a darker framed border in warm cream and brown tones. Wear has softened the design, producing nuanced abrash and painterly highlights that reveal the weave's history while the palmettes and scrolling stems remain present across the surface. The borders are mellowed with edge wear and minor repairs, adding to its layered character. Circa 1885 - 1900. 399 x 602 cm The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time. Subtle tonal variation keeps the drawing legible and grounded.