Persian Mahallat Rug - 4.20 x 0.85 (Copy) Connoisseur

Persian Mahallat Rug - 4.20 x 0.85 (Copy) ConnoisseurMahal 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

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The colours motifs and patterns of this carpet are spellbinding

They are quite rare and historically very important

The carpet is made of the finest materials and is from the city of Isfahan

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

much the same way as a pupil sits in the eye

The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe

beds and tables

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They are like Nain rugs but more rustic

an established garden motif

Weavers from Ardekan use a Persian asymmetrical knot