Bold Floral Medallion Mahal

A saturated red field sets the stage for a powerful floral medallion with pendant tips and scrolling split leaves, a look associated with Mahal weavings.

The drawing is village-bold rather than finely curvilinear, with generous outlines and lively corner ornaments. A dark main border of rosettes and palmettes frames the composition, while teal, ivory, shell-pink, and straw accents keep the palette fresh.

Medium, velvety wool pile gives a soft hand and a room-friendly presence. Easy to style with both traditional and modern interiors.

Highlights

• Origin: Mahal (Mahallat), Arak/Markazi, Persia

• Materials: hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation

• Size: 5’ 4” x 7’ 3” (163 x 220 cm)

• Age: second half of the 20th century

• Design: bold floral central medallion with pendants, scrolling leaves, rosette and palmette borders

• Palette: lac red with midnight blue, teal, ivory, shell pink, and straw accents