Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB3442 12'0" × 18'1" $85,000

Woven in Persia around 1900, this antique Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug exemplifies the region’s celebrated floral weaving tradition. Its softly aged palette and generous scale reflect the broad, decorative carpets that made Sultanabad so admired among Persian workshops.

The soft beige field is organized by an allover trellis of stylized blossoms, rosettes, and leafy tendrils, arranged with a subtle vertical rhythm rather than a strict, formal grid. Sky blue, terracotta, ivory, and walnut-brown accents animate the drawing, giving the composition a painterly, gently weathered character. Repeated medallion-like forms add structure while keeping the surface open and fluid.

A brick-red border frames the field with linked floral motifs and scrolling vines, adding warmth and definition without overpowering the center. The slight abrasion softens the contrast and enhances the antique character, allowing this Persian Sultanabad rug to anchor traditional rooms or lend layered sophistication to transitional interiors.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.