Sultanabad / 17689

This Sultanabad antique rug, measuring 345 x 419 cm, presents an airy allover floral field in softened rust red, cream, and muted grey, enclosed by a bold border of scrolling blossoms and vines. The composition is intricate but not dense, with palmettes and floral forms drifting across a gently aged ground that has taken on a calm, timeworn character. Medium distress adds softness and visual depth to the wool surface. Circa 1900 - 1930, it reflects the spacious patterning and heritage feel for which Sultanabad rugs are admired. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.