the outer 'guard borders' at the ends were removed by a previous owner
Kurdish weavers skillfully hand knotted this rug in northwest Iran
a stain appears in the border on one edge of the rug
the colors include a harmonious mix of blue
We washed it in May
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