Sultanabad / 20971

This Sultanabad antique rug measures 399 x 467 cm and shows the quiet depth of wool softened by age. Its rust red field is scattered with floral forms, palmettes, and blossoms, all enclosed by a dark brown border that gives the composition weight and structure. The surface shows medium distress, with visible fading and worn passages that temper the pattern into a more atmospheric register. Circa 1900 - 1920, it carries the broad, decorative language associated with Sultanabad weaving, while remaining grounded, layered, and richly timeworn in character. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.