the outer 'guard borders' at the ends were removed by a previous owner
colorful band of kilim (flatweave) frames the rug at both ends
and is being sold as-is
and ornate floral decorative motifs
Kurdish weavers skillfully hand knotted this rug in northwest Iran
Vintage Mid-Century Mahal Persian Rug, 8x12 - "Bright Sanctuary Mahal" Serapi the outer 'guard borders' atA genuine, room size, hand knotted, vintage Persian Mahal rug adds color, warmth, and timeless charm and to complement any decor style. This rug features a range of glorious colors reds, blues, ivory, pink, yellow and more. The allover design without a strong central medallion is very versatile for modern decor. Bold spandrels (corner elements) add drama to the design. Weavers near the village of Arak, Iran, diligently hand knotted this rug, c. 1950's