2938 Ziegler Mahal 12.3 x 16.8
The Ziegler brothers of Switzerland moved to Manchester, England in the mid nineteenth century and formed a company to import Persian carpets to Europe. The height of their success was not achieved until later in the century.
What set Ziegler & Company apart from the crowd was the giant leap they made into production. In order to have absolute control over the products they represented, they set up their own looms and bought out existing looms in the Arak region (Mahal).
Now they had the flexibility to have rugs made to their exact specifications. Combining the weaving expertise of the local workers with their knowledge of the European market, they executed rug cartoons in England with innovative color combinations that were well received by their clients who were bored with the look of the typical Persian rug.
In modern times, Ziegler carpets are sought after because they combine the colors and interesting designs that are still appealing to Western eyes with the elegance rugs gain from age. This particular rug is designed as a classic Persian carpet of the era, except that the colors used: Tomato red, olive green, mustard yellows, and the brighter hue of indigo have been selected to appeal to the European eye.
