Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8429 6'7" × 9'4" $27,000

A masterful example of 19th-century Persian craftsmanship, this antique Sultanabad rug radiates warmth, elegance, and the timeless artistry for which the Sultanabad weaving tradition is celebrated. Hand-knotted circa 1880, the rug boasts a beautifully time-softened palette of warm ivory, terracotta, muted gold, slate blue, and deep indigo, producing an inviting yet sophisticated presence.

The spacious ivory field is adorned with a harmonious allover pattern of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and angular floral sprays, each interconnected by delicate, vinery tendrils. These botanical motifs are rendered with both precision and spontaneity, creating a pleasing rhythm across the composition. The soft abrash—subtle shifts in hue within the same color—adds depth, movement, and a testament to the natural vegetable dyes used by the original artisans.

A striking border system frames the central field, beginning with a bold main border in a rich terracotta tone. This is filled with an alternating series of rosettes, lozenges, and abstracted blossoms in shades of ivory, gold, and slate, all outlined in deep indigo for definition. Narrow guard borders—one in ochre and another in midnight blue with a meandering vine—provide a refined transition, enhancing the rug’s visual balance.

The weave is characteristically coarse yet robust, embodying the rustic charm and durability for which Sultanabad rugs are known. The wool pile retains a soft, velvety touch, while the composition’s symmetry and artistic execution showcase the skill of its 19th-century weavers.

With its generous proportions and luminous, earthy palette, this antique Persian Sultanabad is equally at home in both traditional and modern interiors, bringing history, texture, and understated grandeur to any space.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and 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.