Beautiful Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug with Floral Allover Pattern, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Antique – An expansive floral pattern gives this antique Persian Sultanabad rug its expressive character. Large blossoms, curling leaves, and branching vines spread across an ivory ground, creating a composition that feels richly decorated yet remarkably open. The drawing’s scale allows each motif to stand out, giving the rug a strong presence.
Coral and terracotta reds warm the field, balanced by blue, olive green, soft gold, and dark outlining. Particularly engaging are the sweeping, featherlike leaves that curve around the flowers, linking the design into a continuous rhythm. Small differences in their shapes and placement lend the pattern a lively, individual quality.
A broad red border provides a confident frame. Its alternating floral forms echo the field’s botanical vocabulary while introducing a more measured sequence around the edges. Narrow blue and green guard borders clearly separate the ivory center from its richly colored surround.
The design draws on the Persian floral tradition, interpreting its familiar blossoms and foliage with the bold proportions associated with Sultanabad rugs. Much of this rug’s appeal lies in that balance: an ordered composition softened by the drawing’s freedom and personality.
For an interior, the light ground offers breathing room while the border supplies definition and warmth. Measuring approximately 8 by 12 feet, this rug could anchor a living room seating arrangement, furnish a study or bring pattern into a bedroom. It would sit comfortably alongside natural wood, linen upholstery, and antiques. The enlarged floral forms could also provide an engaging counterpoint to contemporary furniture.
An appealing choice for someone seeking an antique Persian rug with an open field, substantial floral drawing and a cheerful, confident palette.
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