Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1930 BB8553 14'1" × 16'0" $85,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1930, comes from the historic weaving tradition of Sultanabad in northwestern Persia. Its oversized square format and softly aged surface give the piece an inviting, room-filling presence while preserving its authentic antique character.

A warm tan field provides a quiet ground for an allover botanical composition drawn with remarkable restraint. Delicate vine scrolls, stylized blossoms, and small floral sprays drift across the center, while the worn clarity of the weave leaves generous breathing room between motifs. The effect is relaxed rather than rigid, a hallmark of Sultanabad design rendered with a lighter, more open touch.

The border supplies the strongest contrast, with a navy ground, coral, rose, teal, and soft blue details that frame the composition with crisp definition. Those cooler accents enliven the brick-red outlines and muted earth tones, making the rug easy to place beneath classic or contemporary furnishings alike. Its balanced pattern and time-softened palette make it an elegant anchor for a dining room, salon, or refined living space.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.