This Mahal Ziegler carries a calm ivory ground punctuated by large palmettes, scrolling floral stems and a broad floral border, all woven in wool. The palette sits on neutral and cream tones with brown accents that give a soft, aged warmth to the surface. Wear is modest, with gentle abrash and light surface loss that emphasise the rug’s hand and history rather than detract from it. The overall effect is an antique rug with a considered, tactile presence and a refined, repeated floral plan that reads like a drawn textile. Circa 1890 - 1910. Exact size: 315 x 422 cm.