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Mahal carpets are hand-knotted and originated in the region of Arak in west-central Iran. They are named after the city of Mahallat, which was a major centre of carpet production in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The history of Mahal carpets dates back to the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1501 to 1736. During this time, the art of carpet weaving flourished in Iran, and many of the techniques and designs that are still used in carpet production today were developed.

In the 19th century, the city of Mahallat emerged as a major centre of carpet production. Mahal carpets were known for their high quality and durability, as well as their distinctive designs, which often featured floral motifs and intricate medallions.

Mahal carpets played an important role in the development of the Persian carpet industry. In the early 20th century, however, the production of Mahal carpets more... began to decline due to competition from other carpet-producing regions and the effects of World War I.

Mahal carpets are still produced in the Arak region of Iran, but they are less common and antique Mahal carpets are highly prized by collectors. less...

Markazi Mahal rug, knotted wool. Central diamond medallion…
Markazi Mahal Wool Rug with Diamond Medallion and Lilies

Markazi Mahal rug, knotted wool. Central diamond medallion surrounded by a field of sprawling lilies on a red ground with spandrels and repeating palmette border to match. 154.33 in. x 111.81 in.

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An Indian 'Mahal' 19th century style hand woven rug. Having…
19th Century Indian Mahal Hand Woven Rug with Floral Motifs

An Indian 'Mahal' 19th century style hand woven rug. Having muted dark green tones of floral motifs. Originally retailed by 'Jenny Jones Rugs'. 144.88 in. x 176.38 in.

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A knotted Chahar Mahal region rug, west Iran, circa 1930, with…
Chahar Mahal Rug, West Iran, 1930: Floral Trellis Design

A knotted Chahar Mahal region rug, west Iran, circa 1930, with a cotton warp and weft and wool pile, featuring a lozenge in maroon, cream, peach and blue colours upon a navy field, with meandering maroon spandrels and a main floral border with running vege

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Two Australiana timber serving trays, together with an Indian…
Australiana Timber Trays and Taj Mahal Plaque Set

Two Australiana timber serving trays, together with an Indian plaque of the Taj Mahal, 20th century, (3 items), the trays 20.08 in. across the handles

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Markazi Mahal rug, hand knotted wool, central bursting Medalion…
Markazi Mahal Hand Knotted Wool Rug - Bursting Medallion

Markazi Mahal rug, hand knotted wool, central bursting Medalion with an, open field of scrolling Lilies and Sickle leaves, on a red ground, repeating border to match, 124.41 in. x 88.19 in.

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an Indian painted ivory double portrait of a Regal couple, mid…
Regal Couple in Ivory Frame with Taj Mahal Background

an Indian painted ivory double portrait of a Regal couple, mid 20th century, half length gouache and jewelled portraits with gilt enrichments, depicting the couple on thrones before a window revealing gardens and the Taj Mahal, 12.60 in. x 15.55 in. frame

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Pair of Moghul miniatures on ivory of Shah Jehan and Mumtad…
Moghul Miniatures: Shah Jehan and Mumtad Mahal

Pair of Moghul miniatures on ivory of Shah Jehan and Mumtad Mahal, oval, 1.38 in. x 0.98 in.

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Markazi Mahal rug, central bursting medallion surrounded by…
Markazi Mahal Rug with Bursting Medallion and Lilies

Markazi Mahal rug, central bursting medallion surrounded by Lilies and Sickle leaves with a repeating border to match, 160.63 in. x 118.90 in.

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An antique carved mother of pearl shell, and a decorative…
Antique Mother of Pearl Carving and Decorative Plaque

An antique carved mother of pearl shell, and a decorative plaque, the shell late 19th/early 20th century, probably carved in Jerusalem or Bethlehem, the shell carved in low relief to the centre with the shepherds adoring the infant Christ, the borders deco

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Antique finely knotted wool pile Persian Mahal rug early 20th…
Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug

Antique finely knotted wool pile Persian Mahal rug early 20th century

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Anglo-Indian miniature painting of the Taj Mahal on ivory in…
Anglo-Indian Taj Mahal Miniature Painting in Carved Frame

Anglo-Indian miniature painting of the Taj Mahal on ivory in original carved frame, early to mid 19th century, 2.76 in. x 3.15 in. overall

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A Mahal carpet, West Persia, late 19th century, of central…
West Persian Mahal Carpet, Late 19th Century

A Mahal carpet, West Persia, late 19th century, of central medallion design on red blue and cream ground, Cadrys carpet gallery label verso 113.78 in. width x 177.17 in. depth

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An antique sterling silver & rose gold paste gemstone locket…
Sterling Silver Locket with Taj Mahal Miniature

An antique sterling silver & rose gold paste gemstone locket with a Minature of the Taj Mahal on mother of pearl, diameter 3.94 in.

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Antique gilt framed miniature of the Taj Mahal on mother of…
Gilt-framed Taj Mahal Miniature on Mother of Pearl

Antique gilt framed miniature of the Taj Mahal on mother of pearl, 1.57 in., wide

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A tribal Persian rug from Chahar Mahal Bakhtiagui 202 x 156 cm
Tribal Persian Rug from Chahar Mahal Bakhtiagui

A tribal Persian rug from Chahar Mahal Bakhtiagui 79.53 in. x 61.42 in.

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A Mahal carpet, early 20th century, 370 x 285 cm
Early 20th Century Mahal Carpet, 370 x 285 cm

A Mahal carpet, early 20th century, 145.67 in. x 112.20 in.

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A Baktiari rug, Chahar Mahal region, west Persia, circa 1930,…
Baktiari Rug, Chahar Mahal, West Persia, Circa 1930

A Baktiari rug, Chahar Mahal region, west Persia, circa 1930, 78.74 in. x 53.54 in.

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A Persian Mahal woollen rug, with a central red medallion upon…
Persian Mahal Wool Rug with Geometric Floral Motifs

A Persian Mahal woollen rug, with a central red medallion upon a patterned navy ground well populated with geometric floral, tree of life and fountain motifs, similarly embellished to the cream spandrels and with a boldly geometric red border with star and

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Genuine hand knotted Mahal Persian carpet handmade in Iran,…
Authentic Handmade Mahal Persian Carpet, 360 x 250 cm

Genuine hand knotted Mahal Persian carpet handmade in Iran, 100% wool pile on cotton base, 141.73 in. x 98.43 in.

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