Sultanabad Rugs
Persian Sultanabad rugs are celebrated Persian carpets that originate from the historic weaving center of Sultanabad (today’s Arak) in central Iran, rising to international prominence in the late 19th century as demand for Persian rugs swept across Europe and America. These hand-knotted treasures are distinguished by their expansive floral and vine motifs, elegant palmettes, and all-over designs that create a sense of graceful movement and balance across the field.
Unlike some traditional Persian styles, Sultanabad carpets often feature larger scale patterns and softer, muted color palettes — such as warm rusts, pale blues, ivories, and earthy greens — reflecting both classic Persian aesthetics and the tastes of the Western markets that helped popularize them. Woven with high-quality wool and rich natural dyes on a cotton foundation, these rugs combine artistic heritage with enduring craftsmanship, making them sought-after both as antique collectibles and stylish centerpieces in today’s interiors.
Antique Persian Sultanabad rugs are celebrated for their sophisticated artistry, featuring large-scale, flowing floral designs and a distinctive, softer palette of rich earthen tones. Woven in the Arak region of Persia, these luxurious antique rugs often utilize natural dyes, giving them a unique depth and luminosity; discover more about the history and characteristics of Sultanabad weavings.
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Antique Square Persian Sultanabad Rug – Late 19th Century Rustic Red and Blue
$22,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26153Rug sizes: 11 ft 7 in x 12 ft 6 in (3.53 m x 3.81 m) -
Beautiful Shield Design Vintage Persian Mahal / Sultanabad Room Size Rug
$9,800.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 25665Rug sizes: 9 ft 8 in x 14 ft 4 in (2.95 m x 4.37 m) -
Decorative Light Yellow Color Antique Allover Design Persian Sultanabad Oversized Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21534Rug sizes: 13 ft 3 in x 20 ft 8 in (4.04 m x 6.30 m) -
1890s Red Field Medallion Large Scale Antique Sultanabad Knotted Wool Rug
$10,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6635Rug sizes: 9 ft x 10 ft (2.74 m x 3.05 m) -
Ivory & Coral Red Color and Expressive Medallion Design Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
$22,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-135Rug sizes: 9 ft 4 in x 12 ft 4 in (2.84 m x 3.76 m) -
Gorgeous and Stately Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug With Medallion Design
$26,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-286Rug sizes: 11 ft 7 in x 18 ft 7 in (3.53 m x 5.66 m) -
1930s Orange Salmon Geometric Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 10’10” X 20’2″ Handknotted Wool Carpet
$37,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-1324Rug sizes: 10 ft 10 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.30 m x 6.15 m) -
Brilliant Ivory Color With Florid and Medallion Designs Vintage Sultanabad Rug
$17,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-3156Rug sizes: 11 ft 8 in x 19 ft (3.56 m x 5.79 m) -
1890s Antique Warm Red Ground Floral Handknotted Wool Sultanabad Carpet Rug
$18,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5416Rug sizes: 10 ft x 15 ft (3.05 m x 4.57 m) -
1890s Antique Red Ground Overscale Botanical Handknotted Wool Sultanabad Rug
$39,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6826Rug sizes: 15 ft x 16 ft (4.57 m x 4.88 m) -
1890s Red Rust Field Geometric Antique Sultanabad Handknotted Wool Gallery Rug
$52,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5417Rug sizes: 13 ft x 22 ft (3.96 m x 6.71 m) -
1890s Antique Oversized Green Olive 5 Star Floral Knotted Wool Sultanabad Rug
$52,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5391Rug sizes: 15 ft x 16 ft (4.57 m x 4.88 m) -
1890s Traditional Red Bold Tribal Geometric Antique Sultanabad Knotted Wool Rug
$39,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5418Rug sizes: 13 ft x 20 ft (3.96 m x 6.10 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 13’2″×20’8″ Ivory Field, Red Border, Floral Medallion, 1890s
$100,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6815Rug sizes: 13 ft 2 in x 20 ft 8 in (4.01 m x 6.30 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 10’4″×13’4″ Buff & Salmon, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1890s
$19,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-502Rug sizes: 10 ft 4 in x 13 ft 4 in (3.15 m x 4.06 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 22’2″×38’2″ Slate & Salmon, Monumental Floral, Circa 1890
$260,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20862Rug sizes: 22 ft 2 in x 38 ft 2 in (6.76 m x 11.63 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 12’6″×14′ Coral Red & Blue, 1880s
$82,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19801Rug sizes: 12 ft 6 in x 14 ft (3.81 m x 4.27 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 9’6″×12′ Rust Field, Sky Blue Border, Circa 1880
$9,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18299Rug sizes: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft 5 in (2.90 m x 3.78 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 14’×19′ Red & Moss Green, Small Medallion, Circa 1890
$33,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18284Rug sizes: 14 ft 9 in x 19 ft 3 in (4.50 m x 5.87 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 10’×13’6″ Red Medallion, Circa 1890
$17,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18073Rug sizes: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 10’×13′ Ivory & Blue Geometric, Circa 1900
$18,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18823Rug sizes: 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft (3.30 m x 3.96 m) -
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 17’×24′ Sky Blue, Coral Red, Circa 1880
$595,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20412Rug sizes: 17 ft 4 in x 24 ft (5.28 m x 7.32 m) -
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 12’6″×16’10” Red Geometric, Circa 1890
$26,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22826Rug sizes: 12 ft 3 in x 16 ft 10 in (3.73 m x 5.13 m) -
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug, Red & Blue Field, Tan Border
$37,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21113Rug sizes: 13 ft x 16 ft 10 in (3.96 m x 5.13 m) -
Large Rustic Allover Design Antique Light Blue Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Late 19th Century Rug
$37,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23703Rug sizes: 9 ft 3 in x 13 ft 8 in (2.82 m x 4.17 m) -
Red Tribal Floral Design Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
$9,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20001Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 9 ft 6 in (1.32 m x 2.90 m) -
Blue Field Cream Color Tribal Geometric Medallion Small Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
$5,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18729Rug sizes: 4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 2.06 m) -
True Warm Brown Color Antique Tribal Floral Pattern Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
$21,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18088Rug sizes: 5 ft 4 in x 9 ft 3 in (1.63 m x 2.82 m) -
Fine Weave Sky Blue Color Antique 19th Century Tribal Floral Persian Sultanabad Carpet
$34,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18474Rug sizes: 10 ft 8 in x 16 ft 4 in (3.25 m x 4.98 m) -
Light Ivory Cream Color Antique Tribal Allover Floral Design Persian Sultanabad Carpet
$26,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 17756Rug sizes: 10 ft x 13 ft 3 in (3.05 m x 4.04 m) -
Light Green Color Tribal Large Scale Antique 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
$51,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18703Rug sizes: 11 ft 6 in x 16 ft (3.51 m x 4.88 m) -
Oversized Antique Late 19th Century Ivory Allover Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
$90,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18097Rug sizes: 16 ft 8 in x 23 ft 2 in (5.08 m x 7.06 m) -
Green Oversized Antique Large Scale Allover Arts and Crafts Design Persian Sultanabad Carpet
$60,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23039Rug sizes: 22 ft x 25 ft (6.71 m x 7.62 m) -
Solid Red Open Field Antique Tribal Large Size Persian Sultanabad Rug
$31,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19774Rug sizes: 12 ft 4 in x 16 ft (3.76 m x 4.88 m) -
Square Yellow Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Persian Sultanabad Rug
$26,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23970Rug sizes: 8 ft 10 in x 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m x 2.69 m) -
Square Red Rustic Tribal Antique Distressed Persian Sultanabad Rug
$13,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19673Rug sizes: 8 ft 10 in x 9 ft 4 in (2.69 m x 2.84 m)
