Persian Mahallat Rug - 2.53 x 1.51 Connoisseur

Persian Mahallat Rug - 2.53 x 1.51 ConnoisseurMahal 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

often showing slight variations and asymmetry that add to their authentic village charm

The robust carpets have a retilinear design

Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years

Their hallmark is whimsy

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

It has a central medallion creating a central focus point

they typically feature wool piles on cotton foundations and are made using sturdy

There is near the centre beautiful shades of green which appear as the base colour in the field of the carpet

Some modern weavers have begun to favour bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design

Some believe it represents (variously) fertility

The wonderful colors of red

All is balanced and in harmony