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...
Wool
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.
Wool
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
Antique Ziegler Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Late 19th Century
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ziegler carpet has a shaded royal-blue field with an overall design of bold polychrome palmettes around a central column of similar palmettes all linked by a scrolling f...
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Their base of operation was the town of Sultanabad. Ziegler produced carpets with both European and American tastes in mind by employing designers from retailers such as B.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Sultanabad Ziegler Carpet Ivory Border, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Sultanabad Ziegler carpet dating from circa 1890 with an all-over stylized design and ivory-background border.
Wool
Rare Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug is attributed to the great designers of the Ziegler Company. Ziegler was a British company that set up looms in Sultanabad and wove the highest quality and most decorative ...
Wool
Ziegler Mahal "Persian Sultanabad" Late 19th Century Palace
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Katy, TX
Wonderful example of a Ziegler Mahal circa 1880s. It is 13.9 x 17.3 has wear spots and old repairs. It has been cleaned to and restored to reflect it's handsome age. The detail pictu...
Wool
Ziegler Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Antique Red Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Sultanabad carpet originating from Northwest Iran. One of the most decorative types carpets created in Persia for the Western market. Beautiful large-scale designs floral designs. Le...
Wool
FINE ANTIQUE ZIEGLER SULTANABAD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HIGHLY DECORATIVE ZIEGLER WITH AN ELABORATE GARROUS PATTERN
Wool
Fine Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EXCELLENT COLOR COMBINATION WITH A GEOMETRIC TREE OF LIFE PATTERN
Wool
Persian Ziegler Mahal Late 19th Century Oriental Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Ziegler Mahal better known as "Sultanabad" woven in the late 1880s in Iran. This rug is in excellent condition with an even pile. This has a great combination of a ivory back...
Antique 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad. Contact dealer.
Antique Design Wool Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Wool Rug, circa 1890, collection piece
Wool
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...
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. - Normally this type of rugs are large. - Manufactured by Swiss chemist Ziegler. - Its d...
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. - Measures: 3.60 x 3.50 m. - In this piece have been taken care of to the maximum the use...
Wool
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W 146 in L 184 in
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 12 ft 2 in x 15 ft 4 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare room Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1920. Size: 12 ft 2 in x 15 ft 4 in
Wool
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic antique Persian carpet from the Sultanabad region, in the style and quality attributed to Ziegler & Co.
Cotton, Wool
Antique Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Ziegler or Sultanabad nomenclature continues to be used in denoting an outstanding antique Mahal rug or carpet from the nineteenth century.
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets woven by the Anglo-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. are often characterized by a quintessential elegance that places them at the pinnacle of the decorative carpet market. In t...
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In contrast to many of the greatest Sultanabads, whose emphasis is on the monumental effect of large sweeping forms, this extraordinary example relies on exquisite detail and finesse...
Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the 19th century, a large increase in demand for Persian rugs by Western consumers trans...
Wool
Shabby Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the 19th century, a large increase in demand for Persian rugs by Western consumers trans...
Wool
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with Pointillist Design
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Ziegler & Co., an Anglo-Swiss firm, wove this antique Ziegler carpet in the late 19th century near Arak. Artisans masterfully dyed wool yarns to create an almost translucent effect, ...
Wool
Ivory Antique Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century authentic Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rug.
Wool
Late 19th Century Ziegler Sultanabad Rug from West Persia
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Ziegler Sultanabad rug has a shaded ruby field enclosing a deep indigo arabesque medallion with stylized palmettes issues curling vines, in an ind...
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug / Carpet
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth century - Unique in this Antique Sultanabad is the combination of bold, balanced design in the field and border. Dramatic enlarged cartou...
Wool
Fine Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with Large Scale Scrolling Palmettes
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...
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad carpet. This beautiful carpet contains a rust, navy and tan floral design with bands on the edge.
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W 114.18 in L 151.58 in
Antique Rugs, Persian Rugs, Persian Carpet, Ziegler Mahal Carpet from Sultanabad
Located in Wembley, GB
This carpet rug is a Ziegler Sultanabad rug made on our looms by our master weavers in Iran.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Created by the legendary Ziegler weavers of Sultanabad, this elegant antique Persian rug has a graceful, subdued facade decorated with delicate shrubs and well-defined vine scroll bo...
Wool
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.
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