Sultanabad Persian Antique Allover Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7901 13'0" × 17'2" $65,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920, comes from the historic Sultanabad weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Its large-format composition shows the relaxed grandeur for which Sultanabad carpets are prized, balancing generous scale with a soft, decorative hand.

The field is rendered in a warm coral-red to terracotta tone and filled with an allover lattice of scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized blossoms. Rather than a rigid central medallion, the design allows a gentle crest-like focus to emerge from the floral network, giving the surface a painterly, lived-in quality. Ivory highlights and touches of teal and slate blue keep the drawing airy and nuanced.

A cool teal-blue border frames the composition with repeated rosettes and botanical sprays, while narrow ivory guard borders temper the stronger colors. The result is an antique Persian floral rug with a richly layered but relaxed presence, well suited to rooms that call for warmth, pattern, and a sense of history.

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.