Sophisticated Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Sky and Clay, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Antique
With its time-softened palette and generous scale, this Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, handwoven decades ago, evokes the gentle erosion of centuries—a textile aged like stone and sunlight.
A field of muted sky blue is layered with branching palmettes, lotus blossoms, and curling vines in tones of burnished terracotta, chalky ivory, and faded rose. The pattern floats rather than marches—true to Sultanabad’s signature spaciousness and relaxed grandeur.
Though richly ornamented, nothing here feels heavy. The motifs breathe. The borders, framed in clay and bone, seem to dissolve at the edges, lending the rug an almost watercolor effect—perfect for interiors that favor softness over spectacle.
This wool piece speaks to both history and restraint. It invites natural light, pairs beautifully with pale woods and linen, and offers a grounded serenity that anchors without dominating.
A rug like this doesn’t shout. It hums.
