Description
Origin: Pakistan (modern production in traditional Sultanabad style)
Actual Dimensions: 4′ 3″ × 5′ 7″ (rounded 4×6)
Style: Transitional
Material: Wool
Color Palette: Vibrant brick red main field, soft ivory and beige border, muted sage green, pale gold, subtle coral, and navy blue accents
This new hand-knotted Pakistani Sultanabad rug features a classic central medallion with flowing vines, floral sprays, and corner spandrels on a rich brick red field. The transitional style adapts traditional Persian Mahal/Sultanabad designs with softer, washed tones and gentle distressing, creating an elegant, vintage-inspired appearance in a compact size. The wool pile is plush and well-constructed with subtle color variations for added depth.
Sultanabad rugs are modern recreations of antique Persian Mahal styles from the Arak region, known for their large-scale floral patterns, open fields, and warm earth tones. Pakistani weavers produce these with high-quality wool and specialized washing techniques to achieve the soft, aged look of 19th-century originals. This small example captures the signature Sultanabad character with its balanced medallion and borders, ideal for smaller spaces.
The durable wool construction offers comfort and resilience, making this compact rug perfect for entryways, bedrooms, small living areas, or as an accent piece. Its warm red tones add coziness, while the ivory borders and floral motifs bring sophistication and historical charm. Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning every few years will preserve the soft palette and maintain the pile.