Sultanabad Persian Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, Hand-Knotted Wool – Circa 1880 BB9001 13'0" × 13'0" $70,000

This square antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1880 in the historic Sultanabad weaving tradition of northwestern Persia, is hand-knotted in wool and distinguished by its restrained yet richly layered allover floral composition.

Against a warm tan ground, the field unfolds in a graceful network of foliate vines, palmettes, rosettes, and compact medallion forms rendered in dusty rose, light blue, cream, and deep brown. The drawing feels open and measured rather than crowded, allowing each botanical element to breathe while still creating a unified decorative rhythm. A small central crest anchors the layout without interrupting its flow.

A broad border in muted rose tones frames the composition with scrolling blossoms and cartouche-like motifs, adding structure and depth. The result is an antique Persian carpet with a refined, relaxed presence that suits formal living rooms, large foyers, and transitional interiors seeking warmth, pattern, and historic character. Its generous negative space and low-contrast palette make it especially effective beneath seating arrangements or layered into understated, collected schemes.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.