Contemporary Sultanabad-Inspired Beige Carpet "Anthemion" by Doris Leslie Blau

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This magnificent Sultanabad-inspired rug captures the essence of Persian tradition while offering a palette refined for modern interiors. At an … Read more This magnificent Sultanabad-inspired rug captures the essence of Persian tradition while offering a palette refined for modern interiors. At an impressive twelve by fifteen feet, it has the scale to anchor even the most expansive spaces, yet its softened colors and balanced design lend it a serenity that feels timeless rather than overwhelming. The field is washed in a muted, extinguished blue, a tone that recalls weathered indigo stone and sets a calm, dignified foundation for the design. Upon this backdrop, a trellis of scrolling vines in warm beige and sandy ivory unfurls gracefully, carrying with it palmettes and blossoms shaded in soft grey, their edges delicately highlighted to create depth and dimension. Here and there, the eye catches accents of brick red and carmine, like sparks of embers glowing within the floral forms, while subtle earthy browns ground the composition, giving it quiet weight. This interplay of cool blue, warm neutrals, and restrained flashes of red creates a color story that is both stately and approachable. The layout follows the classic Sultanabad model: a spacious field filled with large-scale motifs, contained by a broad main border where palmettes and floral sprays alternate in rhythm, their forms enriched by beige and grey contours against the blue ground. Framing this are smaller guard borders, patterned with repeating flower-heads, their light tones echoing the sandy hues of the central vines. Together, these structural elements create a rhythm of large and small, bold and delicate, expansive and precise-an equilibrium that defines the Sultanabad tradition. Hand-woven in wool, the rug has a supple, tactile pile that interacts beautifully with light. In daylight, the extinguished blue field cools into silvery clarity, while the beige vines brighten toward ivory, appearing sunlit. Under evening or lamplight, the reds deepen toward garnet, the greys soften into shadow, and the design takes on a more dramatic richness. This shifting character ensures the rug remains dynamic, engaging, and alive in any setting. Showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation, this modern rug, sourced by Doris Leslie Blau, redefines contemporary luxury. Doris Leslie Blau offers a wide range of prices, including this beautifully crafted modern rug that brings elegance and quality to interiors at an accessible value. See less