Mahal / 14668

This Mahal antique rug, measuring 6' 8" x 10' 2", carries a restrained floral field in faded red, brown, and neutral tones, framed by layered borders with palmettes and vinework. The composition feels balanced yet gently softened by age, with an allover patina that mutes the contrast and lends the surface a quiet, lived-in depth. Subtle wear and tonal variation enrich the drawing rather than distracting from it. Circa 1915 - 1930, it reflects the graceful, timeworn character associated with Mahal weaving, where ornament and atmosphere remain in steady conversation.