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Antique Afghan Mahal DZ Wool Pile Rug

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Antique Afghan Mahal DZ Wool Pile Rug
Presented in this lot is an Antique Afghan Mahal DZ Wool Pile Rug. Named after Mahallat in Southwestern Iran, Mahal designed rugs have been made in a variety of countries including Afghanistan. Handmade rugs have been produced in what is modern day Afghanistan for centuries, as Afghanistan became a haven for carpet-weaving nomadic tribes pushed further and further out of their traditional lands by greater powers. This beautiful handmade Antique Afghan Mahal rug features floral and curling arabesque motifs with colours of ivory, red, yellow, light blue, pink, espresso brown, and light green. Double-banded inner borders with red outer borders, central floral motifs against a red colour background field and snow white fringe on both ends. The overall condition of this Afghan rug is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this Afghan rug are approximately 32"W x 122"L.