A hand-woven Indian rug in the style of a Sultanabad, measuring 11'8 '' x 14'11 '' and fairly priced at only $5925. Rug Number L55401.
Originating from the late 19th-century Ziegler and Co. commissions in the Sultanabad region, these rugs were specifically modified for Western markets, introducing softer, muted background colors like slate blue, ivory, and cream rather than deep crimsons. In color palette, the primary field is light slate blue or muted grayish-blue; the borders are cream or off-white, and the accents are earth tones including beige, tan, olive green, and soft terracotta red.
In Pattern and composition, the central field is covered in a repeating, symmetrical pattern of large floral palmettes and delicate botanical vines. The main border is a wide, contrasting cream border featuring large, intricate floral medallions and continuous vine scrollwork. The guard border comprises multiple narrow, detailed accent bands framing both the inner field and outer edges. The texture is of a short, dense pile showing natural variations in color shading (abrash) and soft fringe along the ends.
