Antique Mahal Persian Area Rug, Red & Navy | Washable All-Over Heritage Design

Bring richly-collected Persian character home with our Antique Mahal Persian Area Rug in Red and Navy — a heirloom-inspired design featuring an all-over composition of stylized vine leaves, palmettes, and rosettes woven across a saturated brick-red field, framed by a deep navy border. Mahal rugs are some of the most beloved village-woven Persian carpets — instantly recognizable for their bold, generous scale and warm, lived-in palette. The design fills a room without dominating it, equally at home in a heritage library, a modern living room, or a transitional dining room.

Available in 11 Sizes — From Entryway Mats to Oversized Living Rooms

Sizes range from a 2'x3' accent for an entry to a 9'7"x14' statement piece for an open-plan living room. Popular sizes include 5'x7', 6'x9', 8'x10', and 9'x12'. Runners are available up to 12 feet for hallways.

Why Machine Washable Rugs Work So Well

• Pet-friendly: Pet hair, mud, and accidents wash out — no professional cleaning needed.
• Kid-friendly: Spilled juice, paint, and food won't ruin it.
• Allergy-friendly: Regular washing removes dust, dander, and pollen.
• Lightweight: Easy to roll up, clean, and reposition.

Where This Rug Works Best

• Kitchens: Machine-washable and low-pile — spills, grease, and dropped food wash straight out, making it an ideal washable kitchen rug.
• High-traffic areas: Low-pile, tightly woven, and fully washable — built to take daily foot traffic from kids and pets without matting or wear.
• Hallways & entryways: A durable, non-slip runner that hides everyday dirt; runner sizes up to 12 feet fit long hallways.
• Laundry rooms & mudrooms: Non-slip backing and washable fibers make it a practical, good-looking choice for hardworking spaces.
• Living rooms: Brick-red and navy anchor leather, dark wood, and chesterfield-style furniture beautifully.
• Bedrooms: Saturated jewel tones create a warm, traditional retreat.
• Dining rooms: A heritage Persian palette under wood or upholstered tables that wipes and washes clean after every meal.
• Home offices & libraries: All-over patterning suggests focus, craft, and quiet study.

About the Antique Mahal Pattern

Mahal rugs come from a cluster of villages in the Mahallat region of west-central Iran's Markazi province. While Persian city rugs from Tabriz or Kashan are known for fine, formal medallions, Mahal weavers worked at a larger, more relaxed scale — producing rugs with bold all-over fields, generous floral vocabularies, and slightly looser knotting that gives the surface a beautifully lived-in texture. Antique Mahal rugs from the late 19th and early 20th century were exported in large numbers to American and British homes, where they became fixtures of country houses, libraries, and warm-traditional interiors. This washable reproduction captures that same generous, comfortable elegance.

Construction & Care

Made from durable, fade-resistant fibers with a non-slip backing that holds securely on hardwood, tile, and laminate. Low-pile flat profile fits under doors and chairs. Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle (sizes up to 8'x10' fit most home washers); air dry. Vacuum normally between washes.

Why Customers Choose Keen Home Design

• Ships free from our Batavia, Illinois warehouse — most orders arrive in 2–5 business days
• 30-day hassle-free returns
• The look of an antique Mahal rug at a washable, modern price
• 11 sizes in stock

Product Details

• Color: Red, Navy
• Pattern: Mahal allover floral, large scale soft colors, Antique Persian
• Material: Low-pile machine washable polyester, non-slip backing
• Rug Size: Available in 11 sizes from 2'×3' to large area sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really put it in my washing machine? Yes — sizes up to 8'x10' fit most front-load washers. Cold water, gentle cycle, no bleach.

Will the colors fade? Fibers are color-fast through repeated washing.

Does it shed? Minimal shedding — designed to stay intact through wash cycles.

Does it need a rug pad? The non-slip backing holds well on most floors.

Is this good for a kitchen or high-traffic area? Yes — it's low-pile, non-slip, and fully machine washable, so it's built for kitchens, entryways, hallways, and other high-traffic spaces.