Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Carpet

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This early 20th-century Persian Mahal carpet presents a richly detailed allover floral composition across a warm ivory and soft beige … Read more This early 20th-century Persian Mahal carpet presents a richly detailed allover floral composition across a warm ivory and soft beige field. Large palmettes, rosettes, flowering sprays, and scrolling vinework are arranged in a balanced repeat, creating a lively yet harmonious decorative rhythm. Accents of muted blue, soft red, pale green, brown, taupe, and touches of navy add depth and definition to the intricate pattern. The field is framed by a broad main border decorated with repeating floral devices, leafy vines, and geometric accents, accompanied by narrower guard borders that provide additional structure and contrast. The absence of a dominant central motif allows the design to flow continuously across the surface, emphasizing the spacious character and classical Persian ornament. Characteristic of Mahal weaving, the carpet combines expressive floral drawing, generous scale, and a softly varied palette, making it well suited to traditional, transitional, eclectic, or layered interiors.

Measures: 10' 6" x 13' 5" See less