Modern Persian Mahal Fragment
No. 32289
Persia, 21st Century
8 ft. 5 in. x 12 ft. 7 in.
(2.55 x 3.81 m)
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. This modern creation follows an antique original in color, weave and design. The straw-ecru abrashed field shows an allover layout of palmettes, straight vinery, octofoil rosettes, with a slightly subdued palette. Medium blue border with reversing turtles, rosettes and ‘fish’ leaves.
