Antique Persian Sultanabad Fragment Runner With Floral Medallions

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Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x9 antique Persian Sultanabad runner is a gorgeous and evocative fragment from Rug & … Read more Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x9 antique Persian Sultanabad runner is a gorgeous and evocative fragment from Rug & Kilim’s curated collection of historic textiles. Originally part of a larger work of grandeur, this sized piece uniquely captures the soul of the Sultanabad tradition—offering a window into the monumental elegance of the Arak weaving region.

On the Design:

This fragment functions as a beautifully preserved meditation on the Sultanabad aesthetic, where the wild, sprawling energy of the "Ziegler" style is distilled into a linear, rhythmic dance. The field is a luminous expanse of cerulean and sky blue, providing a cool, watery backdrop for a garden of floating medallions and stylized floral sprigs.

Admirers of the craft will appreciate the poetic tension between the runner’s fragmented nature and its visual completeness; the warm rust and coral accents of the blossoms vibrate with an earthy life, while delicate ochre and ivory tones lend a sun-drenched patina to the drawing.

The composition is framed by a signature Sultanabad border of rhythmic geometric chevrons, which anchors the ethereal field with a robust, tribal strength. Despite being a sized portion of a larger rug, the runner possesses an undeniable presence, carrying the "small-town" charm and painterly softness that made Sultanabad rugs the darlings of the high-Victorian interior. It is a work of quiet, storied luxury—a tactile relic that brings the romance of a lost Persian garden to the contemporary home. See less