Sultanabad / 10179

A large Sultanabad in wool, presented with a softened, lived-in surface and a broad foliate border. The 447 x 538 cm field is a muted red, enlivened by cream palmettes and neutral detail that peek through medium wear and gentle abrash. The pattern reads as a relaxed medallion composition, its motifs softened by age yet still legible against the faded ground. This antique rug carries a patinated presence and refined material warmth, the result of long use and careful life. Circa 1885 - 1900. Size: 447 x 538 cm. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.