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Palatial Vintage Ziegler Mahal
545 × 396 cm · Sand Beige & Garnet Red
Large-scale floral palmettes in sand beige, muted rose and garnet red — a true palatial format in hand-spun, naturally dyed wool.
Design Heritage and Knotting Tradition
The Ziegler Mahal design was refined in the late 19th century by Ziegler & Co. in the Mahal/Sultanabad region of central Iran — large-scale floral palmettes arranged in a symmetrical all-over layout, scaled and recoloured for Western architectural tastes. The style became one of the most enduring bridges between Persian knotting tradition and European interiors.
Hand-knotted in Afghanistan between 1990 and 2000, this palatial piece carries the design forward in 100 % hand-spun wool dyed with natural pigments on a cotton foundation. The muted palette — sand beige, muted rose, garnet red — reads as if softened by decades of light, while the construction is robust and freshly preserved. A piece of this scale and quality is also a lasting investment.
Presence in the Room
At 545 × 396 cm (21.6 m², approx. 18 × 13 ft) this is a true palatial format. Three contexts in which the piece reaches its full effect:
- Grand salon and stately interiors: beneath a generous sofa group with classical or eclectic furniture, the Ziegler Mahal grounds the space with quiet authority.
- Formal dining hall: under a long table for ten to fourteen, the all-over floral palmettes read as a horizontal artwork from above.
- Hospitality and reception rooms: in hotel lobbies, club libraries or embassy reception rooms, the muted palette holds the room without competing with the architecture.
Specifications
| Size | 545 × 396 cm (approx. 18 × 13 ft) · 21.6 m² (palatial) |
| Design | Palatial all-over Ziegler Mahal, floral palmettes |
| Origin | Hand-knotted in Afghanistan |
| Technique | Hand-knotted, Persian knot |
| Material | 100 % hand-spun wool on cotton foundation, naturally dyed |
| Colours | Sand beige, muted rose, garnet red, camel, sage |
| Era | Vintage, c. 1990–2000 |
| Condition | Very good, freshly washed and preserved |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #16128 |
1stDibs Recognised Dealer · Spencer (2021)
On 1stDibs we have been a verified seller since 2013, with 5.0/5 stars across 18 reviews and the „Recognized Dealer“ badge. Our pieces have appeared in international film productions, including Spencer (2021) with Kristen Stewart.
Responsible Origin · Label STEP
Djoharian is a certified partner of Label STEP, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production.
Djoharian — Since 1967
Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran. Five decades of trade and connoisseurship inform every piece we offer — inspected and professionally washed in our atelier in Lohr am Main, shipped with a certificate of authenticity.
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