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Terracotta Mahi Ardabil

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A warm terracotta field is covered edge to edge with the intricate ‘Mahi’ (fish) design — a jewel-box lattice of tiny leaves, blossoms and ‘fish’ in blue, rose, green, gold and cream — around a small central medallion and bold blue corner spandrels, in this finely knotted Persian Ardabil. A deep, flowering border of palmettes and paisleys, closing with a striking gold boteh band, frames the field. Ardabil rugs are prized for exactly this: dense, colourful, precisely drawn geometry.

Ardabil rugs are known for their fine knotting and durable, hard-wearing pile of highland wool. The rich, warm palette suits both traditional and contemporary rooms and only mellows with age. Worked entirely by hand over many months, it carries the subtle irregularities of a true one-of-a-kind piece.

  • Origin: Iran
  • Type: Ardabil, hand-knotted
  • Material: 100% wool
  • Design: Mahi Medallion
  • Size: 201×289cm (6'7"×9'6") — Large
  • Colour: Terracotta
  • SKU: NPAR31723
  • One-of-a-kind: Yes

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Material: 100 percent hand-spun wool, naturally rich in lanolin, which gives it softness, a subtle sheen, and a natural resistance to everyday dirt and spills.

Care instructions

  • Vacuum gently on low suction without a rotating brush, and avoid the fringes.
  • Use a rug pad underneath to cushion the pile and prevent slipping.
  • Rotate the rug occasionally so it wears and fades evenly.
  • Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth, working from the outside in, and do not rub.
  • Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the natural-dyed colours.
  • Use only a specialist hand-wash rug cleaner for any deep clean.

Ardabil, in the mountains of Persian Azerbaijan, gives its name to some of the most colourful and finely woven rugs in Iran. This example follows the ‘Mahi’ (Herati or ‘fish’) design — a dense all-over lattice of tiny leaves and blossoms — worked in glowing polychrome across a warm terracotta field, with a small central medallion and bold blue corner spandrels. Knotted by hand from highland wool and coloured with natural dyes, it is a genuine one-of-a-kind — a richly characterful heirloom.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping
We ship from Japan to the United States, the United Kingdom and 19 European countries. Shipping is free on orders of ¥150,000 or more (approx. $1,000 / £790 / €920); orders below that ship at a ¥15,000 flat rate (approx. $99 / £79 / €92). Each rug is carefully rolled and wrapped. Orders are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days, then take 7 to 15 business days in transit. Every order ships with tracking. Import duties and taxes may apply in your country; please contact us before ordering for details.

Returns
For a change of mind, contact us within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in original condition and in original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer and can be expensive from outside Japan, so please ask us about size or colour before you order. If your rug arrives damaged, defective or not as ordered, contact us with photos within 30 days of delivery: we pay for the return and send a replacement or a full refund.

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