Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Indian mahal rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An Indian mahal rug — often made from
fabric,
wool and
cotton — can elevate any home. There are 29 variations of the antique or vintage Indian mahal rug you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Indian mahal rug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Indian mahal rug bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Arts and Crafts or
Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Indian mahal rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Keivan Woven Arts and
Rug & Kilim are consistently popular.
An Indian mahal rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,720, while the lowest priced sells for $413 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.