Allover Sultanabad Rugs

Most sultanabad carpets feature these flowing.

Allover sultanabad rugs. Modern turkish sultanabad rug with allover floral design and no borders. Pre 1900 antique 13x15 all over floral blue sultanabad area rug vegetable dye. Persian rugs from the town of sultanabad are located in the northwest province of arak. The town has no long standing rug weaving tradition and nothing was woven there before about 1870.

The beauty inherent to the finest sultanabad rugs makes them ideal for adding class an sophistication to any space. These carpets were designed and produced primarily for export to european consumers as was the case with the ziegler company firm. The popularity of sultanabad rugs go back to the mid 19th century. The sultanabad rug featured in the photo above is a wonderful example of the versatility of sultanabad rugs.

Sultanabad and mahal rugs are produced in the area around the city of arak which has a history of rug weaving dating back to the mid 17th century. M 7073 13 5 x 10 9 call for price. A fetching traditionally persian piece can be the focal point of the room even from a distance. The term sultanabad has come to distinguish the oldest and highest quality mahal carpets.

It s a unique sultanabad design showcasing a gorgeous mix of blue beige and gray field of herati. While the sultanabad rugs do share some of the persian design repertoire they tend to have a larger more supple weave and accordingly exhibit a bolder more large scale design. Handmade turkish area rug from high quality sheep s wool and colored with eco friendly vegetable dyes that are proven safe for humans and pets alike. The city is older than these dates might indicate.

The province is dry but it supplies much of the wheat for tehran and other cities to the east. Characterized by their subtle color palettes and trellis designs antique sultanabads are frequently the choice of designers in search of allover rugs to serve as a more subtle compliment to a design scheme. Most sultanabad carpets feature these flowing allover motifs while a small number present the central medallion format seen often in other persian carpet styles. Whether the field is ivory rust rose blue or the occasionally found gold or yellow sultanabad rugs visual impact is sophisticated yet contemporary.

It is the administrative center for the area. Sultanabad carpets from the 19th century and turn of the 20th century have become perhaps the most desirable among persian town weavings as they appeal strongly to both connoisseurs and interior designers. 2 item s sort by show.