A saturated red field sets the stage for a powerful floral medallion with pendant tips and scrolling split leaves, a look associated with Mahal weavings.
The drawing is village-bold rather than finely curvilinear, with generous outlines and lively corner ornaments. A dark main border of rosettes and palmettes frames the composition, while teal, ivory, shell-pink, and straw accents keep the palette fresh.
Medium, velvety wool pile gives a soft hand and a room-friendly presence. Easy to style with both traditional and modern interiors.
Highlights
Origin: Mahal (Mahallat), Arak/Markazi, Persia
Materials: hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation
Size: 5’ 4” x 7’ 3” (163 x 220 cm)
Age: second half of the 20th century
Design: bold floral central medallion with pendants, scrolling leaves, rosette and palmette borders
Palette: lac red with midnight blue, teal, ivory, shell pink, and straw accents
