Persian Mahallat Rug - 5.75 x 0.77 Gabeh

Persian Mahallat Rug - 5.75 x 0.77 GabehMahal 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

about 100 km south of Tehran

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

traditional hand-knotted rugs are extremely durable and last for years

Sanandaj has a long and illustrious history of weaving wool rugs which can be traced back into at least the classical period and perhaps much farther back than that

the colours of Kars rugs are softer and more pastel-like than other Caucasian rugs

It has a central repeat pattern medallion that contain lovely colours that appear in the field of the carpet

some say that this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation

The rug weaving industry in the region can be traced back for centuries

The central design is a circular arrangement of motifs sitting in a rectangular shape out which sides of its length protrudes half circle shapes suggesting the evolution of the central circle shape pushing outwards

Sanandaj rugs originate from Sanandaj

The carpet would make a magnificent hallway runner

A perfect addition to your home or collection