Persian Mahalat Rug - 4.02 x 2.78 Connoisseur

Persian Mahalat Rug - 4.02 x 2.78 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

with one motif fitting perfectly with the others

is also very earthy

The inscription is in an ancient form of writing

the motifs of which are also used in the borders and in the corners

The colours are also lighter

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

and one by which the carpets may be identified

They are made of fine

floral motifs

paisley motifs

There is a very definite cross shape

and outlines