Mahal / 19242

This Mahal antique rug measures 10' 3" x 13' 1" and carries a richly worn field of brick red softened by slate blue, sage, ivory, and taupe. The allover floral composition feels diffuse and layered, with rosettes and palmettes repeating beneath a dark, floral border that still holds the design in clear outline. Its medium distress lends the surface a hazy, time-softened character, where faded color and abrasion create depth rather than diminish presence. Circa 1895 - 1910, this wool Mahal reads as grounded, expressive, and quietly ornate. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.