Mahal Sultanabad 1086

This vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug from the second quarter of the 20th century showcases a masterfully woven allover Herati geometric pattern set against a deep midnight blue field. The intricate Herati motifs are rendered in rich shades of red, soft ivory, and muted blue, creating a harmonious and timeless aesthetic of considerable depth. The terracotta red border is adorned with elegant palmette forms in golden yellow, sage green, soft pink, and sky blue, framing the central field with striking visual contrast and formal elegance.

Mahal and Sultanabad rugs, woven in the Arak (Sultanabad) district of West-Central Persia, represent some of the most generously scaled and decoratively powerful carpets in the Persian tradition. The Ziegler & Co. commission of the late 19th century — in which a Manchester trading house contracted with local weavers to produce large-format carpets in softer, more Western-friendly color palettes — transformed the Sultanabad region into one of the premier carpet-producing centers in the world. The resulting Ziegler Sultanabads, with their large-scale floral and geometric motifs, their abrash-rich natural dye palettes, and their imposing room-filling dimensions, are among the most sought-after antique Persian carpets in the interior design and collector markets today.

Dimensions: 9' 9" x 12' 6"

Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Persia (Arak/Sultanabad district)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1086