This magnificent palace-sized Sultanabad rug, woven in the late 19th century in Sultanabad, exemplifies the grandeur and decorative sophistication that made these Persian carpets highly sought after by Western collectors and designers. Rendered in a luminous ivory field, the composition is adorned with an elegant allover pattern of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vinery, enriched by delicate accents of terracotta, soft gold, and deep sapphire blue. The spacious scale and refined symmetry are beautifully framed by a harmonious series of borders, featuring intricate botanical motifs that enhance the rug’s visual balance. Celebrated for their superb craftsmanship, lustrous wool, and versatile color palettes, Sultanabad carpets of this caliber were often commissioned for grand interiors.

• Dimensions: 168 x 300 in;  (14 ft x 25 ft);  (366 x 587 cm)

• Style: Sultanabad (Of the Period)

• Materials and Techniques: Wool, Hand-Knotted, Hand-Woven

• Place of Origin: Iran

• Period: Late 19th Century

• Date of Manufacture: 1880