Persian Mahallat Rug - 4.27 x 2.90 tabriz

Persian Mahallat Rug - 4.27 x 2.90 tabrizMahal 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

enhancing both modern and traditional furniture

The soft background and repetition of motifs in the guard borders create a serene and elegant look

with one motif fitting perfectly with the others

that design radiates out and is contained by strong rectangular borders creating the impression of a beautiful free flowing geometric design

architectural

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

In fact the depiction os stags appear clearly scattered throughout the rug

The medallion gives an impression of an 'eye'

Since then

Reds tend to be a burgundy color rather than brick red as in Kazaks

This carpet is the work of a genius

One of the carpets