Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad rug with cotton back.
Early 20th Century Sultanabad Antique Sultanabad Rugs
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad rug with cotton back.
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Antique Indo-Sultanabad Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Indo-Sultanabad Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 8'6" W x 13'6" L Origin: India Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 11939
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Gold & Red Repeating Lattice Sultanabad Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Sultanabad rug with a repeating allover lattice formed by elegant palmettes connected by angular vinery and rosettes.
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Navy & Red Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
This Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rug presents a refined synthesis of tradition and Western market adaptation, distinguished by its spacious composition and elegant palette.
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All Over Design Navy Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
This navy-ground Mahal Sultanabad rug features a classic allover design distinguished by its spacious drawing and refined, decorative balance.
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All Over Design Red Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Large Mahal Sultanabad rug featuring an all-over lattice of palmettes and floral sprays on a saturated red field.
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$18,100
W 113 in L 166 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Rust Red with Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This antique Persian Sultanabad rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin
Wool
$85,000
W 163 in L 231 in
Antique Oversized Sultanabad Rug Golden-Beige Geometric Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This antique oversized Sultanabad rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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Important Palace Ivory & Light Blue Sultanabad Rug, 1880
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
This magnificent palace-sized Sultanabad rug, woven in the late 19th century, exemplifies the grandeur and decorative sophistication that made these carpets highly sought after by co...
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 10x14 ft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique Persian Sultanabad rug is a statement of refined elegance and artistry.
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Ivory Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Early 20th-century Mahal Sultanabad carpet with s a striking allover arabesque pattern centered on a cream ground. The field is filled with scrolling vinery, serrated leaves, and pal...
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Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique rug is a Sultanabad originating from the city Sultanabad which is now Arak.
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Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rug is a Sultanabad originating from the city Sultanabad which is now Arak.
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Classic Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Large refined Ziegler Mahal rug featuring an allover lattice of palmettes and floral motifs across a deep indigo field. The composition balances symmetry and spontaneity, with coral,...
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 99 in L 150 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Distressed Finish, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique sultanabad beautifully distressed. Great condition
Wool
$39,000
W 180 in L 192 in
1890s Antique Red Ground Overscale Botanical Handknotted Wool Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
A monumental palace-sized Antique Sultanabad carpet, circa 1890. Measuring an expansive 15' x 16' 2", this rare nearly-square masterpiece represents the peak of late 19th-century we...
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Antique Soft Teal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets woven by the Anglo-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. during the late nineteenth century in the region of Arak are often characterised by classic Persian patterns rendered in hi...
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$52,000
W 180 in L 192 in
1890s Antique Oversized Green Olive 5 Star Floral Knotted Wool Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and rare palace-sized Antique Sultanabad carpet, circa 1890. Measuring 13' 1" x 17' 2", this piece is distinguished by its extraordinary olive-green field—a sophisticat...
Wool
$39,000
W 156 in L 240 in
1890s Traditional Red Bold Tribal Geometric Antique Sultanabad Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This majestic Antique Sultanabad rug, dating to circa 1890, is a definitive example of the grand-scale weaving tradition.
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Zabihi Collection Peach Khaki Antique Sultanabad Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back. Measures: 16" x 19".
Wool, Foam
Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th century Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back. Size: 15" x 18".
Wool, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back. 1'4'' x 1'6''
Wool, Foam
$52,000
W 156 in L 264 in
1890s Red Rust Field Geometric Antique Sultanabad Handknotted Wool Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
This majestic Antique Sultanabad rug, dating to circa 1890, is a palatial-sized masterpiece of weaving.
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1890s Antique Warm Red Ground Floral Handknotted Wool Sultanabad Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
"This exceptional Antique Sultanabad rug, dating to circa 1890, is a definitive example of the highly coveted late 19th-century export style.
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$36,450
W 178 in L 156 in
1910s Antique Persian Sultanabad Wool Area Rug with Floral Motifs, 13'0" x 14'1
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 1910s antique Persian Sultanabad area rug represents the golden era of Sultanabad weaving, prized for its decorative scale, refined artistry, and enduring craftsmans...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Sultanbad Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Sultanabad Rugs The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800’s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Wool, Cotton
$159Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 22 in D 3 in
Decorative Antique Persian Sultanabad Pillow with Floral & Geometric Abstracts
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad rug pillow; size 1'10” x 1'2”. An antique decorative pillow with floral elements allover a soft red central field, size 1'10 x 1'2.
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Vintage Oversized Tabriz Design Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 12’ 9“’ x 23’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consist...
Wool, Cotton
$5,980
W 49 in L 72 in
Antique Gordes Tea Green and Pink Wool Rug & Tree of Life Motifs by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Surrounding a finely woven curvilinear field design with sole vertical symmetry seen most often in Sultanabad Rugs, the central border enjoys repeated cypress tree emblems, represent...
Wool
$20,776
W 163 in L 231 in
Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Area Rug with Floral Design, 13'7" x 19'5"
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental handwoven Persian Sultanabad area rug embodies the grandeur and decorative appeal that have made Sultanabad carpets highly sought after among collectors and designers.
Wool, Cotton
$95,000
W 164 in L 206 in
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, dating back to the early 1900s, showcases the timeless artistry of one of Persia's most celebrated weaving centers.
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Oversized Antique Axminster Rug in Red with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the design: Inspired by Sultanabad rugs like other works leading up to the movement, this European rug reflects a rare fusion of styles in its distinct charm.
Wool
$41,000
W 123 in L 217 in
Oversized Antique Amritsar Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This Vintage Persian Sultanabad rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin.
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Antique Oushak Palace Rug with Red and Gold All Over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this masterpiece in the same beat as Sultanabad rugs of its class. It's also a unique departure from the trend of its period, w...
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Antique Arts & Crafts Rug in Rust with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Its design reflects a European take on Oriental rugs, and especially Persian Sultanabad rug styles in its sensibilities.
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Antique Farahan Rug 2.10x2.3
Located in Los Angeles, US
Feraghan Sarouk rugs, also called Persian Sarouk, are double weft, heavier carpets with a higher knot count than village Sultanabad rugs.
Wool, Cotton
$17,500Sale Price|20% Off
W 126 in L 162 in
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its large size and soft, faded hues make it an excellent choice for living rooms, dining areas, or entryways, adding a touch of timeless luxury. Sultanabad rugs are prized by collect...
Wool
$3,500
W 101 in L 139 in
Antique Afghani Sultanabad Wool 8x12 Navy, Orange, Red & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Origin: Afghanistan Design: Sultanabad Circa: 1900s Actual Size: 8.5 x 11.7 Color: Navy, Orange, Red, Grey, Rust, Ivory, Black Content: Wool
Wool
$38,000
W 131 in L 145 in
19th Century Antique Axminster Rug, Floral Trellises over Rust Red - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
The particular use of a minimalist approach to Voysey-esque floral patterns in the navy blue border speaks to the latter, while the field is more of a celebration of the architectura...
Wool
$21,156
W 125.99 in L 184.65 in
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad All-Over Design Rug with Terracotta Background
Located in Milan, IT
The Anglo-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. was active during the late nineteenth century in the Sultanabad region. These are typically characterised by classical patterns rendered in high...
Wool
$95,000
W 151 in L 216 in
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Light Beige Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
A masterful work of Persian artistry from the late 19th century, this antique rug encapsulates the refinement and elegance of traditional Persian weaving. Hand-knotted in wool circa ...
Wool
$13,999Sale Price|22% Off
W 108 in L 138 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
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Antique 1920 Sultanabad Persian Rug, Distressed Wool, 140x120 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous distressed sultanabad Mahal
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Sultanabad Cheerful and Unique Piece
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
An absolute one of a kind. Sultanabad high end quality. At short term 50% discount.
Wool
$17,630
W 89.77 in L 134.26 in
Antique Aqua Blue Ziegler Sultanabad with Large Scale Strapwork Arabesques
Located in Milan, IT
One of the principal characteristics of Ziegler carpets can be seen in their particular treatment of colour, where the wool yarns are masterfully dyed so to create an almost transluc...
Wool
$14,800
W 96 in L 135 in
Antique Sultanabad Persian Style Rug in Red and Green all over floral pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x11 ode to antique Sultanabad style Persian rugs joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique and Vintage Collection.
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Golden Bijar Rug Sampler
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
This Bijar rug sampler showcases the intricate craftsmanship associated with carpets woven in the historic weaving center of Bijar. The piece features a rich golden field which shimm...
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Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz Scatter Size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'10'' x 4'11''.
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
In 1900 Ziegler had roughly 2500 looms set up in Sultanabad as well as its surrounding villages, one of which was Mahal.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mahal Rug, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mahal rug stands as an incredibly vibrant and descriptive carpet, almost teetering onto the subject of an art form. A fine addition to any form sporting a unique approach and aes...
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Antique Mahal Rug, C. 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mahal rug stands as an incredibly vibrant and descriptive carpet, almost teetering onto the subject of an art form. A fine addition to any form sporting a unique approach and aes...
Wool
Beautiful Antique Mahal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century large runner with a beautiful design with a nice central medallion and Herati design, and natural colors with red, blue, yellow, green and beige field, entirely han...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Bobyrug’s Little Antique Mahal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century little rug with a Herati design and natural colors with blue, red and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience...
Wool, Cotton
$9,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 106.8 in L 144 in
1920s Persian Lilihan Antique Rug beautiful patina 8.9x12.3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add warmth and elegance to your space with this antique Persian Lilihan rug, an exquisite hand-knotted piece reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Persian w...
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Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 9.6x15.3...
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sultanabad rugs were exclusively made for the European market from the mid 19th-century onward.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Sultanabad rug. Contact dealer.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Sultanabad rug, circa 1880-1890.
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, circa 1990
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, circa 1990 Measures: 7' 5" x 10' 2" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field: Khaki Border: Rust Accent: Charcoal-Black, Brown, Navy-Bl...
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Room Size Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique hand knotted Persian Sultanabad rug with a traditional all over pattern on a navy blue color background framed with a red color border.
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Red Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Motley, MN
Red antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug, 13 ft 6 in x 10 ft (4.11 m x 3.05 m).
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Sultanabad Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional Sultanabad carpet with exotic animal border.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
This rug is from the city of Sultanabad (now known as Arak) which was founded in 1808 to become the major center of rug production in Iran.
Wool
Unavailable
W 140 in L 197 in
Large Antique Hand Knotted Wool Blue Salmon Green Color Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a large antique hand knotted Persian Sultanabad rug. It is made with wool on a cotton foundation.
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Item #106
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Item #103
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven in Western Persia during the second half of the 19th century. A village workshop weaving in the large-scale palmette style. Construction: All wool pile on a cotton found...
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-woven in Western Persia during the 2nd half of the 19th century. A village workshop example using traditional weaving techniques. Construction: All wool pile on a cotton foun...
Wool
Antique Red Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Highly decorative antique Sultanabad with blue thin loosely designed tendril border.
Wool
Late 1800s Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven in Western Persia during the second half of the 19th century. A village workshop weaving in the large-scale palmette style. Construction: All wool pile on a cotton found...
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad. Contact dealer.
Antique Over-Sized Northwestern Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The squarish over-sized Persian Mahal from the Sultanabad region is a last quarter, 19th century Classic Herati (leaf and diamond) design. Set on a navy field which gradually grades ...
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Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Sultanabad rug, red, blue, gold
Wool
Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Sultanabad rug, cranberry & teal, cream
Wool
Ziegler Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Sultanabad rug, shades of blue with red & brown
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Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
anitque Persian Sultanabad rug, red, blue, gold, shades of brown
Wool
Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Sultanabad rug; red & black with hints of blue, green, brown, tan, cream
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
W 101 in L 149 in
Ben Soleimani Antique Sultanabad Rug, West Persia, Circa 1900, 8'5" x 12'5" Rug
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The soft madder field with a 'Herati' design centered by a stepped ivory diamond medallion enclosed by dark indigo meandering vine and palmette borders Dimensions: 8 feet 5 inches...
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sultanabad rugs were exclusively made for the European market from the mid-19th century onward.
Wool
Handwoven Antique Persian Sultanabad, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven antique Persian Sultanabad rug. The pink colored medallion is contained within a ivory field accented in shades of green, lavender, rust and blue.
Wool
Persian Sultanabad, Late 19th Century Oriental Rug
Located in Katy, TX
Extremely rare design woven in late 19th century Sultanabad. This rug has a tighter than normal weave for a rug of that region, This type of rug is sometimes referred to as a Farahan.
Wool
Late 19th Century, Antique Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
Ziegler Sultanabad rug made by the Swiss Ziegler, Co. for the European market of the time
Wool
Unavailable
W 120 in L 160 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad, All-Over Design, Soft Green, Wool, Room Size
Located in Williamsburg, VA
They were some of the finest Mahal rugs woven. Typical of early Sultanabad rugs, there is no center medallion.
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Antique Design Wool Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
Late 19th Century with Red, Blue, Green & Yellows Colors Ziegler Sultanabad Rug Old rug Ziegler Sultanabad with red background and big palmettes. - Design developed by the Swiss chem...
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Ziegler Mahal "Persian Sultanabad" Late 19th Century Palace
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Katy, TX
During the late 19th century, in 1883, the Manchester, England, based Anglo-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. established a manufacturer, the sole objective of which was to produce Sultana...
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20th Century Persian Palace Size Sultanabad Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Extremely rare design woven in early 20th century Persian Sultanabad. This rug has a tighter than normal weave for a rug of that region, this type of rug is sometimes referred to as ...
Wool
Persian Rug, Antique Sultanabad
Located in Summerland, CA
Late 1900s Sultanabad, wool handmade wool rug from Persia, (Arak, Iran.)
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad/Meshkabad Rug
Located in Chamblee, GA
Classic Sultanabad. Most sought after Persian rug type. Navy Background with a colorful design.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad/Meshkabad Rug
Located in Chamblee, GA
Circa 1890 Antique Persian Sultanabad/Meshkabad Herati design. All Over design. Very rare Gold background Colorful Border Classic Sultanabad border Size: 10'5" x 13'3" Condition: Mint
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Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad carpet. Measures: 11.8 x 8.11 feet. Contact dealer for more information.
Wool
Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Sultanabad carpet, multi-color (coral, green, blue)
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Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Sultanabad, shades of cream & brown, coral, light blue
Wool
Unavailable
W 114 in L 148 in
19th Cent. Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug with Striking Vegetable Dyes
Located in Prospect, CT
This striking and rare Sultanabad was woven in the 1880's and has an elegance about it. The beautiful design and harmony of vegetable dyes create a gorgeous carpet. It is in wonderfu...
Wool
Rare Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug was woven in Central Persia during the last quarter of the 19th Century.
Wool
Antique Design Wool Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
A collector's item, Ziegler Sultanabad, made for European salons in the late 19th century
Wool
Antique Design Wool Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Wool Rug, circa 1890, collection piece. - Made for the halls of the European houses of the late nineteenth century. - Central design with Garrus of great ...
Wool
Antique Sultanabad
Located in Atlanta, GA
An open field medallion Sultanabad. A terracotta background with medium blue medallion enclosed within a navy border.
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Antique Sultanabad
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusal coloring for a Sultanabad. Tobacco background enclosed within a pink border with accents of acid green.
Antique Sultanabad
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large gallery sized Sultanabad. An overall herati motif is set against a wheat background and enclosed within a pale green border. Other shades include soft rusts, navy and medium ...
Antique Persian Sultanabad, circa 1920
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Persian Sultanabad circa 1920 Measures: 13' 2" x 15' 7" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Hunter-Green Border color: Burgundy Accent color: Ivory, G...
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An expansive, delicately detailed Sultanabad antique rug. Rust red, pale olive, dark olive, amber, mauve, bluish green and ivory predominate.
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad carpet. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 12.4 x 10.4.
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Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet. Measures: 20 x 13 feet. Contact dealer for more information.
Wool
FINE ANTIQUE SULTANABAD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ALL OVER SEMI PANEL GEOMETRIC MOTIFS
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A Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The ivory field with a polychrome Herati pattern overall is within a plum floral vinery border.
A Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The allover pattern of polychrome flora on the pale russet field is within a midnight blue palmette and leafy vine border.
A Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The soft saffron field with a polychrome Herati pattern overall flanked by amber spandrels is within an indigo palmette and vine border.
A Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The open indigo field with a central pendant medallion flanked by complementary spandrels is within an ivory palmette border.
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad carpet. Contact dealer.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided Measures: 16'' x 16".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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