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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Rustic Modern Style
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73485 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'04 x 17'07. Worn by time yet regal in presence, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug unfolds like an ancient manuscript weathered by centuries of passage. Hailing from the late 19th century, its surface bears the poetry of patina and the memory of countless footsteps, where each faded knot whispers echoes of Ziegler-era grandeur and the artistic soul of Arak’s master weavers. The Sultanabad rug's distressed character reveals not loss but a layered beauty—an aesthetic of enduring spirit shaped by time and touch.
Within its vast field blooms a mesmerizing all-over Herati pattern, rendered in rhythmic repetition with a distinctive geometric clarity. Crosses and diamonds form a lattice-like architecture across the crimson ground, softened by wear yet still strong in their symmetrical cadence. These motifs—symbols of unity, harmony, and divine protection—anchor the rug in a classical Persian design vocabulary, where floral rosettes and serrated leaves dance in stylized balance. The quiet abrashed tones of rust, clay, taupe, and olive imbue the composition with a modern rustic sensibility born from ancient soil.
Encircling this geometric garden is a grand turtle vine scroll border, an emblem of longevity and protection. This stylized framework, with its broad palmette forms, march in dignified procession, flanked by a pair of meandering guard borders—delicate, understated frames that echo the central pattern’s fluid energy. This layered border system acts as a noble threshold, enclosing the dynamic field in an embrace that is both formal and organic, architectural and botanical.
This late 19th century Sultanabad rug is more than a woven relic—it is a living artifact steeped in story and soul. Its well-worn elegance makes it a poetic centerpiece for modern interiors yearning for depth and authenticity. Whether laid beneath antique furnishings or juxtaposed with minimalist decor, this distressed beauty invites the viewer to appreciate not perfection, but the transcendent artistry of time-honored imperfection.
Distressed. Age Wear.
Abrash. Weathered. Worn-In Look.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 13'04 x 17'07.
Date: 1870's. Period: Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 160 in (406.4 cm)Length: 211 in (535.94 cm)
- Style:Sultanabad (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870-1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear. Weathered. Worn-In Look.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 73485 Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'04 x 17'071stDibs: LU94299970303
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