Exquisite Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1930 BB8175 8'5" × 12'9" $27,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1930, comes from one of western Persia’s most admired weaving traditions and is hand-knotted in wool for lasting presence and everyday resilience.

The composition is an allover botanical field rather than a single medallion layout, with trellis-like geometry, stylized palmettes, small rosettes, and interlacing vines repeating across the surface. A weathered palette of brick red, charcoal, ivory, navy blue, and mustard gives the design depth and movement, while the softened finish lets the motifs read with painterly contrast. The effect is busy in the best Sultanabad manner: decorative, rhythmic, and richly layered.

A well-developed border frames the field with reciprocal floral ornament and angular vine work, tightening the composition and reinforcing its structure. As an antique wool Persian rug, it brings warmth and pattern to formal interiors, anchoring a living room, dining area, or library with historic character and an easy, collected elegance that never feels heavy.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.