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19th Century Persian Mahal Sultanabad in Geometric Pattern in Rust-Red, Navy

$17,900
£13,559.18
€15,643.51
CA$25,097.90
A$27,977.50
CHF 14,725.55
MX$339,165.56
NOK 187,483.90
SEK 174,314.62
DKK 116,759.87

About the Item

Discover the ageless beauty and renowned design of this magnificent late 19th century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad room size rug. These rugs, woven in the Sultanabad area of Persia (modern-day Arak) from the mid-1800s, are world-renowned and highly desirable for their unique color schemes and open, large-scale designs. The Anglo-Swiss firm, Ziegler & Co., established operations in Sultanabad to create carpets specifically for the Western market, resulting in a style that is both traditional and innovative. This beautiful Mahal Sultanabad rug features a captivating and expansive overall geometric pattern set against a warm and rich rust-red field. The large forms in luminous ivory, serene baby blue, delicate pink, and deep navy that are woven throughout the field and border add to the rug's exceptional beauty and balance. This open and spacious design is a signature feature of Ziegler rugs, which were created to suit Western interior tastes. The rug's masterful use of color, with its blend of soft, muted tones and bolder accents, is a defining characteristic of this style. The design and color palette give the rug a versatile elegance, allowing it to serve as a sophisticated foundation for both traditional and transitional interiors. Dimensions: 9’ 9” x 12’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1046 Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rugs, Mahal Sultanabad, Mahal, Sultanabad, Ziegler Rugs, Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad, Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rugs, Persian Mahal, Persian Sultanabad, Persian Ziegler Sultanabad, Antique Persian Mahal, Antique Persian Sultanabad, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Room Size Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Allover Design Rugs, Antique Mahal, Antique Sultanabad, Reducing Climate Change, Sustainable Living, Upcycling Handwoven Rugs, Reusing Vintage Rugs, Reducing Carbon Footprint.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 117 in (297.18 cm)Length: 148 in (375.92 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU: 10461stDibs: LU8224236763472

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