Mahal / 21176

This Mahal antique rug measures 272 x 394 cm and has the subdued presence that comes with decades of wear. Its palette blends brick red, faded indigo, ivory, taupe, charcoal, and muted gold, lending the allover floral composition a soft, layered depth. A dense border frames the field, where garden-inspired motifs, palmettes, and scrolling forms are still legible beneath the abrasion and fading. Circa 1900 - 1940, it speaks to the familiar elegance of Mahal weaving, with wool that has developed a dry, timeworn character and a quietly luminous surface.