9'5" x 13'2" Persian Mahal Rug | Red Herati Field | Navy Diamond Medallion

This handsome 9'5" x 13'2" Persian Mahal is a true room-size carpet, hand-knotted in pure wool on a cotton foundation. A deep tomato-red field carries an all-over Herati pattern anchored by a single navy diamond medallion, with ivory corner spandrels and a classic navy turtle border completing the traditional Mahal composition.

Design and Motifs

The field is filled with the timeless Herati, or mahi, design, a repeating lattice of small diamonds, rosettes and curved leaves that gives the rug its lively, all-over rhythm. At the center sits an elongated navy medallion brimming with pink and gold flowerheads, while four ivory spandrels frame the corners with their own geometric floral lattice. The main border draws on the well-loved turtle palmette and vine, a motif Mahal weavers have repeated for generations.

Colors and Placement

Rich red dominates the field, balanced by a deep navy medallion and border and brightened with ivory, rose pink, soft gold and touches of teal green. The warm, saturated palette reads as both formal and inviting, making this a natural anchor for a large living room, dining room or open-plan space. At roughly 9 by 13 feet it comfortably holds a full sofa grouping or a 6 to 8 seat dining table with the chairs pulled out.

Origin and Construction

Mahal rugs are woven in the Mahallat district of the historic Arak (Sultanabad) region of western Persia, long prized for hard-wearing decorative carpets built to last for decades. This example is hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation and, although it is around 35 years old, it has never been used and remains in excellent condition, with full pile and fresh color that look as though it left the loom today. As a direct importer, Rugs.net offers free shipping and free returns to all 50 states, same-day refunds, and our price beat guarantee.