Rug & Kilim’s Persian Sultanabad Style Rug in Green and Beige Floral Pattern

Description

This hand-knotted wool 12x16 rug from the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique Persian Sultanabad … more This hand-knotted wool 12x16 rug from the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration from antique Persian Sultanabad rugs. Admirers of the craft will appreciate Sultanabads among the most sought-after Persian rugs, and further admire this skillful homage.

On the design:

This particular masterpiece enjoys departure from traditional symmetry of 19th-century Persian rarities, seen in the subtle variations of classic motifs in beige and red against the lush green field background, juxtaposed skillfully with the more classically oriented border pattern. Keen eyes for detail will further appreciate how masterfully the subdued colorway is achieved, drawing the eye to hunt the pattern. Connoisseurs will note veritable allusions to the lotus imagery, believed in some cultural interpretations to signify rebirth and varied themes of longevity, complementing the cultural appeal of this rug. less