73419 Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 16'04 x 17'08.
The Golden Garden: A Vintage Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
From the historic weaving ateliers of west-central Persia comes this vintage Persian Sultanabad rug, a majestic expression of timeless artistry and cultivated grandeur. Hand-knotted in wool by master artisans, this exquisite piece captures the essence of Sultanabad’s golden era—where the scale of design met the grace of proportion, and every knot was an act of devotion. The luminous camel field unfolds like parchment kissed by desert light, adorned with an elegant allover botanical pattern rendered in hues of golden beige, sky blue, russet, cerulean, and peach. Each sumptuous color, softened by time, resonates with the warmth of an heirloom passed through noble hands, exuding an air of effortless prestige and refinement.
The artistry of Sultanabad weaving lies in its harmonious orchestration of form and space, and this magnificent example embodies that legacy to perfection. A rhythmic lattice of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and floral vases seems to drift across the field, each motif connected by graceful vine scrolls that flow like calligraphy. The spacious composition allows the design to breathe—a hallmark of Sultanabad’s most coveted works. This openness lends the rug a modern sensibility, its organic motifs harmonizing beautifully with contemporary interiors, while its heritage craftsmanship anchors it in a world of enduring sophistication.
The grand border, adorned with meandering vines and majestic lotus blossoms, serves as a stately frame for the garden-like interior. Warm terracotta tones intermingle with celadon and soft blue, creating a palette that is both grounded and transcendent. Fine guard bands encircle the composition, offering rhythmic precision that balances the lyrical movement of the floral field. The wool—velvety, lustrous, and meticulously hand-spun—reveals the subtle abrash that distinguishes true artistry from mere replication. This interplay of nuance and texture gives the rug an iridescent life, one that shifts gently with the changing light, transforming every room into a living work of art.
To acquire this vintage Persian Sultanabad rug is to embrace the rarest form of luxury: the union of heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet majesty. Its presence elevates any space from beautiful to transcendent, bridging the worlds of the past and the present with poise and grace. Whether gracing a grand salon or grounding a contemporary estate, it stands as both an heirloom and a declaration of taste. This is not simply a rug—it is a woven symphony of Persian elegance, a testament to refinement that only true connoisseurs will fully understand.
- Rendered in variegated shades of tan, brown, rust, sky blue, cerulean, navy blue, terra cotta, taupe, peach, sage, and maroon with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 16'04 x 17'08.
- Pile Height: 0.47 of an inch.
- Date: 1990's. Late 20th Century.
