Items Similar to Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 95776

Afghanistan Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 95979

Afghanistan Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 95990

Afghanistan Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 95941

Afghanistan Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 96017

Afghanistan Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 96016

Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Green Design - 95777

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 6

Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 95776

$6,600

$8,25020% Off

£5,068.17

£6,335.2120% Off

€5,813.98

€7,267.4820% Off

CA$9,273.77

CA$11,592.2220% Off

A$10,386.04

A$12,982.5520% Off

CHF 5,419.27

CHF 6,774.0820% Off

MX$126,861.04

MX$158,576.3020% Off

NOK 68,948.84

NOK 86,186.0520% Off

SEK 64,992.55

SEK 81,240.6820% Off

DKK 43,389.05

DKK 54,236.3220% Off

About the Item

This remarkable Sultanabad wool runner rug is a true testament to the enduring artistry of Turkish weaving traditions, offering far more than just a decorative element for your home. Measuring an impressive 3 feet 7 inches by 17 feet (43 inches x 204 inches), this elongated masterpiece is perfectly proportioned to enhance and function in specific, often challenging, areas of your living space. Crafted with meticulous care from 100% premium, lustrous wool, this runner offers a luxurious blend of exceptional softness underfoot and unparalleled durability, ensuring it remains a cherished heirloom for generations to come. Its substantial, yet practical, estimated thickness of approximately 0.4 to 0.6 inches (1 to 1.5 cm) speaks volumes about its robust, hand-knotted construction, providing superior comfort and long-lasting resilience. With an estimated weight of 55 to 75 pounds (25 to 34 kg), this rug's density guarantees excellent sound absorption and inherent warmth, making it a highly functional art piece. Optimized Functionality for High-Traffic Pathways – The Essence of a Runner Rug: The primary function of this Sultanabad runner rug is to elegantly define and protect high-traffic pathways within your home. Its elongated shape and substantial length make it the ideal choice for hallways, long corridors, grand entryways, or even alongside beds in master suites, where its presence helps to delineate space and guide flow. This runner is an indispensable tool for protecting hardwood floors, tiles, or other delicate surfaces from daily wear and tear, reducing scuffs and scratches in busy areas. Beyond mere protection, its wool construction offers excellent sound-dampening qualities, absorbing echoes in long, narrow spaces and contributing to a quieter, more tranquil home environment. Furthermore, the inherent warmth of wool provides insulation against cold floors, adding a layer of comfort that is especially appreciated in cooler climates or on colder floor surfaces. This rug’s design and material are specifically chosen for its practical functionality in areas that demand both beauty and resilience. The Enduring Legacy of Sultanabad Design – A Canvas for Rich Colors: This exquisite runner rug embodies the revered Sultanabad design, a style that transcends mere pattern to become a profound artistic statement, rooted deeply in classical Persian weaving traditions yet beautifully adapted and produced in Turkey for appreciative global markets. The design of this rug features an exquisitely harmonious blend of bold, stylized floral motifs, majestic palmettes, intricate central medallions (prominently featured here), and sweeping, curvilinear vine work, creating a dynamic yet perfectly balanced visual narrative across its impressive length. Unlike more densely packed traditional Persian rugs, the Sultanabad design is universally celebrated for its more open, grand, and spacious layout, which allows individual motifs to breathe and command attention, creating an elegant rhythm that guides the eye gracefully along the runner. This specific rug masterfully showcases the quintessential tribal style, where the design feels organic, beautifully spontaneous, and imbued with a captivating, slightly rustic charm that powerfully tells a multi-generational story of ancient traditions and the skilled hands of artisan weavers. Every intricate motif and border element within the design is meticulously crafted, from the repeating floral sprays that symbolize growth and prosperity to the often complex geometric or vine-patterned main border that impeccably frames the central field, all designed to showcase the vibrant palette. A Palpable Historical Connection Through Design: The enduring design elements themselves offer a tangible and fascinating connection to the rug's historical period, as it likely dates back to the 1920s to 1940s. During this specific era, Sultanabad designs were in extremely high demand, prized for their ability to exquisitely combine timeless classical Persian motifs with a softer, more accessible, and gracefully faded aesthetic that perfectly resonated with Western tastes for antique and handcrafted goods. The particular scale, color application, and unique interpretation of the motifs in this runner are highly indicative of its genuine vintage, reflecting the evolving design sensibilities of the time while steadfastly maintaining a timeless and universal appeal. This exceptional design not only profoundly beautifies a space but also serves as a living historical artifact, preserving the rich artistic legacy of a bygone era and immeasurably enriching your home with a piece of tangible cultural heritage. A Masterful Tapestry of Hues: The Vibrant Color Palette of this Sultanabad Rug: The true and profound allure of this Sultanabad runner rug lies in its captivating and exceptionally versatile color palette, a masterful blend that, while primarily listed as "Gray," reveals a deeply sophisticated and multi-tonal tapestry of blues, browns, reds, and subtle accents. The dominant and overarching hue is a magnificent Blue-Gray, which serves as the rug's steadfast and deeply grounding foundational color. This is not a flat gray; instead, it's a rich, nuanced spectrum that oscillates between a deep, stormy steel blue and a softer, more muted, almost periwinkle tone. This complex blue-gray imbues the rug with an inherent sense of antique sophistication and a beautifully lived-in elegance, making it incredibly adaptable to modern, transitional, or even highly traditional interior design schemes. It perfectly complements a wide array of natural wood tones, crisp white furniture, and a broad range of metallic finishes, creating an inviting, refined, and serene atmosphere. Adding immense warmth and natural character are the prominent earthy browns woven throughout the intricate patterns. These range from lighter, almost golden caramel tones to deeper, richer chocolate hues, providing beautiful contrast and organic depth. The design is further brought to life by vibrant, yet subtly muted, splashes of terracotta reds and burnt oranges. Delicate touches of creamy ivory or soft beige meticulously outline key design elements and highlight specific patterns, providing gentle luminosity and crisp definition. Even hints of subtle blues and greens, distinct from the main blue-gray field, can be found within smaller design elements, adding further layers of organic authenticity and depth that enrich the overall palette. This thoughtful and layered integration of diverse, yet harmoniously toned, colors ensures the rug feels profoundly organic, naturally aged, and incredibly dynamic, reflecting the inherent beauty of natural dyes and the gentle passage of time. A Prized Addition for Persian & Sultanabad Rug Collections: As a distinguished member of both the renowned Persian Rugs and Sultanabad Rugs collections, this runner holds significant artistic, cultural, and undeniable investment value within the world of antique textiles. While its immediate origin is Turkish, its design draws heavily from the celebrated Persian Sultanabad aesthetic, creating a truly unique and highly sought-after cross-cultural masterpiece that appeals to discerning collectors and passionate interior designers globally. Investing in this rug means acquiring not just a functional item for your floor, but a genuine piece of textile history – a tangible connection to the skilled hands and artistic visions of a bygone era, bringing a rich narrative and an unparalleled design statement into your home. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to infuse your living space with enduring beauty, profound character, and an authentic sense of global heritage, ensuring it remains a captivating conversation piece and a continuous source of aesthetic delight and appreciation for many years to come.

Dimensions:

Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Length: 204 in (518.16 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Turkey

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Unknown

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Category

20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Afghanistan Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Design - 96016

$3,750

Free Shipping

Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Wool Gray Green Design - 95777

Located in Dallas, TX

Step into a realm of sophisticated elegance and profound historical richness with this remarkable Sultanabad wool runner rug, a true testament to the enduring artistry of Turkish wea...

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

25% Off

Gray Modern Sultanabad Handmade Floral Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a gray field. This Sultanabad rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over classic floral pattern design. This rug measur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Modern Sultanabad Handmade Floral Wool Rug

$10,000

Gray Modern Paki Peshawar Handmade Wool Rug with Allover Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Paki Peshawar hand knotted wool rug with a gray color field. This modern rug has rust and golden accents in a Classic all-over floral motif. This rug measures 12'10" x 1...

Category