Persian Mahalat Rug - 3.90 x 3.05 Tribal

Persian Mahalat Rug - 3.90 x 3.05 TribalMahal 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

They are often knotted entirely in silk

mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks

At the beginning of the century

Milas rugs are among the most collectable Turkish village rugs

and designs represent the origins and culture of a society

This amazingly beautiful central medallion carpet

if you are a person who appreciates great beauty and the finest craftsmanship

and kourk wool is used in the pile

the capital city of the province of Markaz

There is a very definite cross shape

The medallion gives an impression of an 'eye'

The carpet is wool and is from the city of Tabriz