Mahal rug. Handmade and hand-knotted in fine lambswool on a cotton foundation. Vegetable-dyed hand-spun wool rug. The mahal rug is one of the most sought-after rugs particularly in the USA and England for many years. No other rug so epitomizes the East coast establishment than the serape carpet. This rug has a dense, soft pile, and excellent quality, to ensure that you will enjoy the look and feel of your rug for years to come.