Sultanabad Persian Antique Floral Allover Ivory Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8010 13'7" × 25'4" $160,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1920 in the historic weaving tradition of northwestern Persia, offers the easy grandeur for which Sultanabad rugs are prized. Hand-knotted in wool, it was made on a scale suited to substantial interiors, yet its composition remains open and breathable.

A warm terracotta-red field is covered with an allover lattice of stylized blossoms, rosettes, and elongated palmette forms. Ivory-beige outlines, dusty blue accents, and touches of olive and faded gold soften the drawing, giving the floral repeat a gently worn, painterly quality. Rather than a formal medallion, the design unfolds evenly across the surface, creating movement without visual heaviness.

Multiple borders frame the field with balance: a broad ivory-beige floral meander and slender guard bands in pale blue and navy blue lend definition and restraint. The result is an antique Sultanabad rug that brings botanical warmth, historic character, and an inviting layer of color to large rooms, dining spaces, or collected living areas.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.