Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Geometric Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8109 8'1" × 11'5" $38,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1920, belongs to the celebrated weaving tradition of western Persia. Its allover composition and softly aged ivory ground give the piece a light, adaptable presence while preserving the generous drawing associated with Sultanabad work.

The field is organized with repeated boteh-like and tree-form motifs, paired with scattered floral sprigs and small stylized blossoms. Navy blue outlines add definition, while brick red, forest green, blush, and muted terracotta animate the design. The open background keeps the pattern breathable, allowing the larger motifs to read with ease rather than rigidity.

A finely patterned border frames the composition with layered geometric and floral detail, reinforcing the carpet’s balance between rustic clarity and decorative richness. As a Persian antique rug, it offers a grounded yet refined foundation for traditional, transitional, or collected interiors, especially where an allover geometric rug with botanical movement is desired.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.