The Sultanabad design has its roots in the commercial weaving workshops of western Iran, where open floral compositions were developed for the export market in the 19th century. The pattern is less formal than the Kashan or Isfahan traditions, with scattered botanical motifs across an open field that gives the design an organic, unhurried quality. Pakistani weavers produce this tradition in wool pile with silk highlights on cotton.
The black ground on this large piece at 7 ft x 10 ft 8 in is striking and unusual in the Sultanabad tradition. The silk-traced floral motifs appear to float against the dark field with a luminosity that lighter grounds do not produce. The beige border provides clean definition without breaking the drama of the black ground.
In your home: Works in formal living rooms and dining rooms. The black ground pairs with gold, cream and ivory tones and suits both classic and dramatic contemporary interiors. A confident piece for a room that can carry it.
Origin: Pakistan
Size: 7 ft x 10 ft 8 in / 213 x 325cm
Material: Wool with Silk highlights on Cotton
Colour: Black with beige border
Style: Classic, Sultanabad
Knot: Senneh
KPSI: 196
One of a kind
Care: Vacuum without the beater bar. Avoid direct sunlight to protect the silk. Professional clean every three to five years.
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