Mahal / 11156

This Mahal antique rug, woven in wool and measuring 274 x 356 cm, possesses the quiet authority of an aged textile. An allover floral lattice and trailing vines are almost painterly beneath layers of wear, while a red terracotta border preserves slightly stronger colour. Medium distress, visible abrash and repair patches contribute to a tactile, softened surface that reads as patina rather than damage. The muted blues and neutral beiges balance the warmer reds, allowing the botanical motifs to survive as a delicate, timeworn composition. Circa 1880 - 1900. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.