Mahal / 21176

This Mahal antique rug measures 8' 11" x 12' 11" and carries the softened authority of age in a richly worn, layered surface. The palette moves between brick red, faded indigo, ivory, taupe, and charcoal, giving the garden-style field a weathered, atmospheric depth. Floral borders and scrolling motifs remain visible despite the abrasion, while the central composition has a beautifully diffused, almost painterly quality. Circa 1880 - 1900, it reflects the enduring visual language associated with Mahal weaving, with wool that has mellowed into a tactile, lived-in finish. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.