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The Terracotta Tale

Name: The Terracotta Tale — Hand Knotted Antique Oriental Mahal Wool Rug - 8'6'' x 11'6''
Brand: Arteverk Rugs & Home
SKU: 5022267
Price: 14670.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Hand Knotted Antique Oriental Mahal Wool Rug - 8'6'' x 11'6''

Genuine Antique Mahal, hand-knotted in Iran.

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$14,670.00

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Size

9' X 12' (274 X 366) The only size — it's a single piece

Actual measured dimensions of this exact rug. Hand-knotted pieces vary by an inch or two — these are true to the loom.

One of a kind — when it's gone, it's gone. This is the only one that will ever exist.

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01 Free U.S. shipping Insured, rolled & carefully delivered.

02 14-day returns Changed your mind? Return shipping's on us.

03 Certificate of authenticity Hand-verified authentic, every piece.

The Piece

A geometry only the old looms still remember.

The Mahallat region of Azerbaijan is the place where the Mahal style of Persian carpets first appeared. The rugs are renowned for their hand-knotted designs, vivid colors, and semi-geometric patterns. Mahal rugs have a lengthy and illustrious past that dates to the sixteenth century. The Mahallat region's nomadic tribes created them at first, using them as floor coverings. The Sultanabad forms of rug weaving, which were well-liked at the time, had an influence on the carpets. Mahal carpets are renowned for their hand-knotted designs, vivid hues, and semi-geometric patterns. The rugs are often made of wool, and they are frequently knotted with a lot of knots, giving them a soft, opulent feel and enhancing their durability. Mahal rugs come in a range of shapes and sizes, but the colors that you'll most often see them in are beige, red, and blue. Large palmettes with leaves and vines, Harshang (crab), Herati (fish), Minakhani (rosette-linked trellis), Open Field with a central medallion, Maighan designs, and other conventional patterns are common Persian themes seen in the carpets.

SKU - 5025297

Origin - Azerbaijan

Tone - Soft Hues

Shape - Rectangle

Thickness mm - 1/4"

Condition - Antique

Warp - Cotton

A note on character

Faint creases from transit are normal and relax within a few days of lying flat. Slight irregularities in line and color are the signature of a hand-knotted piece — not flaws, but the fingerprints of the person who made it.

Full Specification

Documented by hand

Design: Mahal
Construction: Hand Knotted
Content: Wool
Origin: Iran
Tone: Colorful
Background: Blue / Red / Ivory
Condition: Antique
Warp: Cotton
Size: 9' X 12' (274 X 366)
SKU: 5022267

01

Shipping

Free shipping anywhere in the United States — every rug ships fully insured and carefully rolled.

In Greater Houston, we also offer white-glove delivery: we roll it, deliver it, and hand-place it in the room of your choosing.

02

Returns

You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, and up to 30 days to send it back. We email you a prepaid label — return shipping is on us — and refund you once the rug is back with us.

03

Care

Vacuum without the beater bar; rotate twice a year for even wear. Blot spills — never rub — with cold water.

A professional hand-wash every few years and it will outlast the room around it.

What Owners Say

Bought once. Kept for good.

Good to Know

Questions, answered.

Is this rug really hand-knotted?

Yes. This is a genuine hand-knotted rug — tied entirely by hand, knot by knot, from wool. That hand-work is exactly why no two are alike and why this piece is one of a kind.

What is this rug made of, and where was it made?

It is hand-knotted from wool in Iran, on a cotton foundation.

What size is this rug?

This exact piece measures 8'6'' X 11'6'' (about a 9' X 12' (274 X 366) rug). These are the real, measured dimensions of this one rug — hand-made pieces vary by an inch or two from any standard size.

Is this piece really one of a kind?

Yes. This is the only one of this rug that exists — its colour, size and pattern will never be reproduced. When it sells, it is gone for good.

Do you ship for free?

Yes — every order ships free anywhere in the United States, fully insured and carefully rolled for transit.

What is your return policy?

You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, and up to 30 days to send it back. We email you a prepaid shipping label — return shipping is on us — and refund you once the rug is back with us.

How do I care for my rug?

Vacuum gently (no beater bar), rotate it now and then for even wear, and blot spills right away rather than rubbing. For a deeper clean, see our rug care guide or ask us about professional hand-cleaning.

Can I see it in person before buying?

Yes. You're welcome at our Houston showroom — book a private viewing and we'll have the piece ready to walk on.

Can I pay over time?

Yes — you can split your purchase into monthly payments with Affirm at checkout, and checking your rate won't affect your credit score.