Sultanabad / 12530

This Sultanabad wool rug sits on a soft cream field, 152 x 196 cm, where large floral palmettes and meandering vines float across a neutral ground. Accents of pale red, sage and faded blue animate the pattern while a narrow red floral border contains the composition. Medium distress produces softened pile, gentle abrash and subtle edge losses that read as patina. The wool pile carries a soft, dry hand that rewards close inspection. An antique rug of quiet restraint and studied fading; Circa 1920 - 1935. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.