Sultanabad / 12469

A serene Sultanabad in wool, 335 x 427 cm, whose muted cream and beige colour field hosts large palmettes, floral sprays and a softened central medallion suggestion framed by a broad floral border. Surface wear and medium distress have produced layered abrash and softened outlines, giving the piece a tactile, painterly patina while preserving its compositional clarity. The faded palette and gentle wear reveal the passage of time inherent to handwork. This antique rug embodies an early 20th-century vernacular sensibility. Circa 1900 - 1920 The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.