Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 06'07 X 07'06

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61413 Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 06'07 x 07'06.

The Collector’s Choice: Rare Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug

Behold the resplendent beauty … Read more 61413 Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 06'07 x 07'06.

The Collector’s Choice: Rare Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug

Behold the resplendent beauty of this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Sultanabad rug, a textile that embodies the grandeur of Persia’s most decorative traditions. Its dark, earthy ground is enlivened with an allover garden of rosettes, palmettes, and stylized blossoms, each motif boldly drawn in crimson, ivory, and touches of soft sage. This is a design of commanding presence, created not as a whisper of ornament, but as a sweeping statement of artistry meant to captivate.

The allover pattern flows with rhythmic ease, recalling the golden age of Sultanabad weaving, when carpets were made for the great salons and drawing rooms of the world. The generous scale of each motif reveals a confidence of hand and a vision of decoration that transcends mere craft. Here, the vinework expands and unfurls as if alive, offering a living tapestry that bridges history with contemporary refinement.

Its weave, sturdy and substantial, speaks to the village roots of Sultanabad while simultaneously offering the sophistication sought by collectors and connoisseurs. Unlike the fine knotting of Malayer, this rug revels in the freedom of large-scale drawing, where every palmette and blossom is allowed space to breathe. This very boldness is what makes Sultanabad carpets such treasured acquisitions in the realm of decorative arts.

To own such an exquisite work of art is to claim a fragment of Persian heritage that continues to resonate with rarity and prestige. More than a floor covering, it is a cultural heirloom — a work of art that lends not just warmth and texture, but symbolic value and social good. In any setting, this Sultanabad transforms space into an atmosphere of elegance, offering its keeper the privilege of stewardship over a timeless masterpiece.

Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 06'07 x 07'06.
Pile Height: 0.31 of an inch.
Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century. See less