Antique Persian Large Scale Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 50198

Antique Large Scale Design Sultanabad Carpet by Ziegler, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa 1900 – Ziegler Sultanabad carpets are some of the most captivating carpets in the world. They also hold a special place in carpet history. This exquisite example has several characteristics that make it stand out. The first thing that you might notice is the striking midnight blue background. This is accented by gentle browns and spicy reds. This eye-catching color combination fits into this year’s color trends perfectly, even though it was created over one hundred years ago. The scale of the design is also surprisingly suited to modern tastes. This would be the perfect piece to add a touch of elegance to a contemporary space or to add a vibrant layer to a Boho chic design.

Sultanabad was an important carpet weaving center during the 16th century when the weavers created carpets for the Safavid courts. These designs became the foundation of Persian carpet design and inspired many pieces throughout history. They remained classic and found their way into many fine homes and estates. In the late 1870s, Ziegler & Co., a company from Manchester, England, decided to transform this cottage industry into a major industry.

Ziegler intended to base his designs on traditional Persian rugs but to give them a palette that was more appealing to the European market. The designs scaled the motifs to create a bolder pattern that was in alignment with styles that were popular in England, France, and Spain at the time. The results of his efforts gained almost instant popularity, and they are still some of the most treasured in the world.

This antique rug uses neutral tones but also splashes it with saturated blue and cayenne red. These colors are currently being featured in many popular interior design magazines and in the media. This beautiful antique is the perfect way to add a traditional flavor to a contemporary space. It could easily be the foundation of room design.