Mahal / 28189

This Mahal antique rug, 401 x 612 cm, is rendered in cream, ivory, taupe, and faded terracotta, with muted floral ornament carried through a worn central field and framing border. Its high distress gives the surface a softened, almost fresco-like quality, where pattern appears and recedes in layers of wear and light. Circa 1920 - 1935, it holds the restrained elegance associated with aged Mahal rugs, while retaining enough detail to suggest the original decorative rhythm. The result is quietly expressive, tactile, and richly weathered, with a balanced composition that feels settled by time.