Description:-
78058 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 11'02 x 14'02.
The Imperial Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Rustic Grace
This hand knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug from the Late 19th Century presents a commanding vision of cultivated grandeur, woven at a time when scale and artistry were destined for estates of distinction. Its presence carries the confidence of a masterwork created for expansive interiors, where proportion and ornament converge into a statement of refinement. The exceptional composition reveals a deliberate balance—bold yet composed—crafted for those who understand the language of heritage textiles at its highest level.
At the center, a stepped lozenge medallion unfolds with quiet authority, intricately embellished with Herati motifs—the famed fish-and-rosette pattern long associated with abundance, continuity, and the cyclical rhythm of life. This majestic medallion is anchored with rosette pendants at either end, forming a vertical axis that grounds the composition while guiding the eye with architectural precision. Within this structure, each detail feels considered, offering layers of visual intrigue that reward prolonged attention.
The striking ivory field opens like a cultivated garden, populated with an array of stylized botanicals—palmettes, serrated leaves, rosettes, and floral sprays—each symbolizing growth, vitality, and renewal. These iconic motifs drift across the ground with a sense of natural cadence, evoking the Persian ideal of paradise as an ordered yet living landscape. In contrast, the navy blue corner spandrels frame the field with depth and intensity, their floral arrangements and scrolling foliage creating a visual counterpoint that heightens the central luminosity while reinforcing the notion of enclosure and protection.
Encasing the exquisite work of art is a distinguished palmette border, flanked by a series of floral meander guard bands that introduce rhythm and continuity along the perimeter. This architectural framing acts as both boundary and embellishment, completing the narrative with poise. For the discerning collector, this extraordinary masterpiece is more than a decorative element—it is a declaration of cultivated taste, an heirloom of presence and permanence, and an enduring testament to the artistry of Persian weaving at its most evocative.
- Rendered in variegated shades of beige, navy blue, rose, cerulean, sky blue, pink, tan, olive, taupe, baby blue, and mauve with other accent colors.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Weathered.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 11'02 x 14'02.
- Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
