Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB9196 13'0" × 21'8" $125,000

This antique Sultanabad Persian carpet, circa 1880, reflects the grand weaving tradition of historic Sultanabad in northwestern Persia. Woven in a formal floral vocabulary, it presents the generous scale and relaxed symmetry that make antique Sultanabad rugs so enduringly desirable.

A light beige field provides a soft ground for an allover scatter of blossoms, rosettes, palmettes, and small medallion-like forms, drawn in dusty rose, warm tan, brown, and muted taupe. The ornament feels painterly rather than rigid, with open spacing that allows each motif to breathe. A rose-toned border frames the composition with clear hierarchy, while the worn, low-contrast drawing adds antique depth and a quietly time-softened patina.

The result is a Persian rug with warmth, texture, and refined movement, well suited to traditional interiors, layered transitional rooms, or spaces that call for pattern without visual heaviness. Its floral repeat and aged coloration give the carpet an elegant, collected presence that reads as decorative yet calm.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau’s grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world’s most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.