Antique Persian Mahal Rug 9x13 / Large Vintage Ivory Ground 1920s Rug #4547

Ok, feast your eyes on this one. This 1920s Persian Mahal on an ivory ground is a masterpiece and I mean that. 9’ x 12’10 of wandering branches, incredible blues, and a design that just…moves. And that ivory ground, in the Mahal world, this is something to get excited about. You don’t see it often. It opens everything up and makes those blues absolutely sing. Look at those exceptional vegetable dyed blues that have only gotten better with a hundred years of age. That’s what natural dye does, it doesn’t fade out, it mellows in. Here’s my favorite part though. The weaver left their mark in two spots near the border. Little departures, little signatures. A hello from 1920. I find that so moving, for someone sat at a loom a hundred years ago and said I was here. That’s the magic of these rugs. Mahals are also just genuinely great interior rugs. Designers love them because they work with so much. The loose, organic design doesn’t fight anything. It plays beautifully with layered, collected spaces and holds its own in a more minimal room too. Low pile, vegetable dyed, good condition. Check out the video of this amazing Persian. _____________________________________________________________________ The Rug Rundown… the wool…the weave…the wear Size: 9' x 12'10" Material: Vegetable dyed wool Construction: Hand knotted Origin: Persia Age: 1920s Design: Wandering branch design on an uncommon ivory ground Condition: Low pile with age and use…good condition overall ________________________________________________________________________________________________ :: Please consider a rug pad for this old beauty, to keep it protected and wiggle free. Click below if you want to add one at BPR and we will custom cut it to size: Extra Large Rug Pad Your browser does not support our video. :: FREE SHIPPING (USA only. CANADA $50. Int’l $150). :: Yes, we work with the trade. :: Please review our amazing shop policies. :: To get inside info, sneak previews of rugs before they hit shop, and more inspo & history of old rugs, follow along on Instagram @blueparakeetrugs How did you find BPR’s shop? If you’re purchasing, upon checkout, please leave a note and give a clue. Feel free to say anything you wish. There is a small business owner behind the scene that works old school and wants to get to know the fans and clients. Thank you for visiting and for shopping small at BPR.