Antique Sultanabad Oversized Large Big Wool Green Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional late 19th-century weaving represents the finest traditions of Iranian / Persian rugs. The Sultanabad region was renowned for producing grand-scale decorative pieces tailored for the burgeoning Western market, blending traditional motifs with a more open, architectural layout.
The field is dominated by a beautifully aged, soft celadon hue, establishing it firmly among desirable green color rugs. This specific palette, achieved through natural dyes, allows the intricate, stylized palmettes and vinery to float across the surface. The design is characteristic of Sultanabad rugs, utilizing large-scale repeating elements that provide both complexity and visual clarity.
Measuring generously, this piece is classified as a large oversized big rug, making it an ideal anchor for expansive drawing rooms or grand dining halls. The sheer scale enhances the impact of the all-over design, allowing the subtle shifts in tone and texture—hallmarks of genuine age—to be fully appreciated across the vast expanse of the wool pile.
Woven with high-quality hand-spun wool, the rug exhibits a magnificent patina consistent with its 1880s origin, offering a soft, low pile that speaks to decades of careful preservation. As a superb example of late Qajar dynasty craftsmanship, this weaving stands as a highly desirable collectible among true antique rugs.