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Light Blue Field Large Scale Tribal Pattern Antique 19th century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug 46564

Size: 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft (3.15 m x 4.27 m)

Origin: Persian Rugs

Style: Ziegler Rugs

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A magnificent light blue background Persian antique Ziegler Sultanabad rug is an archetypal example of the soft colors and luxurious designs selected for Europe’s discerning consumers.

Beautiful Light Blue Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: Late 19th Century – Inspired by historic Safavid designs, this exemplary antique Persian Sultanabad Rug re-imagined traditional Persian patterns with proportions, colors and motifs uniquely suited to Western tastes and interiors. The soft azure field features a delicately shaded abrash that complements the warm hues and delicate neutral tones featured within the bold botanical motifs. The sprawling arabesque has a loose, well-balanced composition depicting a stunning combination of delicate flower-laden vine scrolls and Sultanabad’s signature large-scale motifs.

Elegant stylized borders and reciprocating guard bands encircle the beautifully decorated field while completing the classic triad of azure, terracotta and ivory, which is perfectly suited for traditional or modern Western decor. The grand main borders feature stunning botanical roundels and lobed palmettes surrounded by delicate floral vine scrolls that emphasize the luxurious style of Persia’s famed antique Ziegler rugs.