Persian Mahal Rug - 3.07 x 1.02 Extra Large

Persian Mahal Rug - 3.07 x 1.02 Extra LargeMahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahallat, located in the Arak (Markazi) Province of west central Iran. The rug weaving industry in the region can be traced back for centuries. Due to the location of Mahallat, the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence. The fact that Mahal rugs feature both tribal and curvilinear designs can be directly attributed to the fact that Mahallat is located between the cities of Arak and

They are inspired by carpets of the Ghashgai nomads who passed through Abadeh

They are different from tribal rugs that are produced by nomadic tribes that moved from one location to another

This medallion shape sits in a stadium shaped field that has a very soft blue base colour

Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan

with its high wool quality

Due to high knot-per-square-inch counts

a region between Shiraz (Shiras) and Isfahan

Common patterns include medallions

The vibrant colors

It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

they have drawn inspiration from the best carpet weavers

The remarkable carpet is a wonderful depiction of the tree of life on a silk foundation