Persian Mahalat Rug - 3.95 x 3.10 Balouchi

Persian Mahalat Rug - 3.95 x 3.10 BalouchiMahal 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

comprising of soft gentle depictions of flowers and animals

The colours are muted and delightful

Mostly dark in colour with geometrical design which creates the simple elegance

As early as the 16th century valuable carpets were woven there for court use

sophisticated palette

The impact of this carpet is huge and its design and beauty are exceptional

most famous are the Yomut

The outer guard border is perfectly frames this carpet

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

The city of Qum is considered by some to be the second most holy city of the Scythians after Meshed

we must also consider the poetry of the inscription which is profound and provides the rug with a truly wonderful other layer of meaning

The knotting is very fine and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk