Sultanabad Persian Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB7222 12'9" × 20'0" $90,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven in Iran circa 1880, is a hand-knotted wool example of the celebrated Sultanabad weaving tradition in historic northwestern Persia. Its allover composition favors scale and flow over strict symmetry, giving the rug an easy, collected character that feels both refined and relaxed. The scale and balance make it especially versatile in traditional and contemporary interiors.

A deep navy field is filled edge to edge with repeating floral rosettes, palmettes, and small blossom forms, many rendered in softened beige, blush, tan, and muted terracotta. The pattern forms a rhythmic lattice that reads richly layered without becoming dense, while the gently varied tones lend the surface a painterly depth and a sense of age.

A warm terra-cotta border frames the composition with scrolling flowers and angular leaf motifs, bringing warmth to the darker ground while preserving the carpet’s balanced antique appeal. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the tactile presence and durability prized in large Persian antique rugs, especially beneath formal seating, in a library, or in a dining room.

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.