Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7196 10'6" × 13'5" $27,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug from the early 1900s exemplifies the refined artistry and grandeur for which Sultanabad weavings are celebrated. Hand-knotted with masterful precision, the rug features a striking allover design rendered in a warm yet balanced palette of earthy tones.

The creamy ivory field provides an elegant backdrop for the intricate floral and botanical motifs, woven in shades of burnt terracotta, deep indigo, muted ochre, and soft beige. Accents of slate blue and walnut brown add depth and variation, enhancing the sense of movement within the scrolling palmettes, blossoms, and vinework.

The richly ornamented borders frame the composition with layers of detail: a main border adorned with stylized rosettes and angular arabesques in rust and navy, flanked by narrower guard borders filled with delicate floral meanders. Together, they create a harmonious structure that anchors the rug’s expansive field.

Distinguished by its fine weave and sophisticated use of color, this Sultanabad rug captures the timeless elegance of Persian craftsmanship. Its large scale and balanced design make it an exceptional piece for both traditional and modern interiors, offering warmth, refinement, and a living connection to antique textile art.

This rug from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection is not only a collectible statement of refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship—it is also a rare survival of the modernist movement as interpreted through Persian textile tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.