MAHAL, West Central Persian
8' 10" x 12' 3" Circa 1910 Price: $16,500
(High-Decorative)
This abundantly creative room-size carpet is rife with dynamism, overscale botanical drawing, and an irrepressible spirit. Suspended on the deep indigo field of this singular over century-old Persian village carpet, well-orchestrated vinery and flower head motifs surround a diminutive central medallion adorned with palmettes that are repeated in part at the top and bottom of the rug. Uncomplicated drawing and dynamic color juxtapositions, including an particularly rich and unusual moss green, add to this carpet’s highly decorative impact. For a décor that needs vigor and a sense of whimsy, this compelling 110-year-old carpet with good pile condition offers great inspiration as the foundation for a distinctive space.