Persian Mahal Rug - 3.26x2.17 TurkamanMahallat rug Mahal 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
In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders
It is rectangular in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a lozenge shape and then becomes larger
Malayers have semigeometric designs in an all-over or medallion style
The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also appear on the modern Isfahan carpets
There is a great sense of luxury
So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert
It has delightful motifs and is very beautiful
The genius of a master designer the various shades of tan and subdued orange/brown balance perfectly with the colour yellow that also appears restful and in harmony
Red (especially plum) is favoured
Such rugs are made with thick high quality wool
The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk
which serves to give a lovely frame to the centre of the carpet
