Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7803 10'3" × 13'9" $75,000

This magnificent antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven in the 1920s, showcases the artistry and grandeur of one of Persia’s most celebrated weaving centers. Sultanabad rugs are renowned for their spacious, large-scale designs and bold yet harmonious use of color, and this piece is a quintessential example of the style.

The field features a striking deep slate-blue background, animated by an expansive allover pattern of stylized floral and palmette motifs in brick red, ivory, soft beige, sage, and sky blue. The composition balances geometry with naturalism, as angular vines entwine around blooming rosettes and abstract botanical forms.

A series of intricately rendered borders frame the central field. The primary border in warm terracotta red is filled with an elegant chain of palmettes, floral sprays, and angular vine scrolls, giving the rug both rhythm and movement. The secondary guard borders introduce lighter tones and geometric detailing, offering contrast while enhancing the central design.

The rug’s palette—dominated by brick red, rich blue, ivory, and soft earth tones—is typical of Sultanabad weaving from this period, chosen to create a sense of warmth, sophistication, and timeless beauty. Woven from finely hand-knotted wool, it retains both durability and a soft, luminous surface texture.

As a statement piece, this antique Persian Sultanabad rug embodies the grandeur of early 20th-century Persian craftsmanship. Its bold design and generous scale make it ideal for anchoring a large space, bringing both historic depth and refined artistry to traditional or modern interiors alike.

As part of the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, a brand celebrated for its dedication to quality and design heritage, this rug exemplifies their commitment to originality and artisanry. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.