Sultanabad / 10049

This Sultanabad shows a rust ground set against a teal border and ivory palmettes, knotted in wool with a gentle, softened surface. Allover palmette and floral arabesque motifs link octagonal centres into a rhythmic field; low wear and subtle abrash lend a soft patina to the colours. This antique rug measures 239 x 345 cm and retains an even, worn finish that highlights the tactile wool fibre. Circa 1880 - 1900. Scale, colour and assured drawing exemplify the Sultanabad idiom rendered with restraint. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.