Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs Circa 1990 – Modern / Contemporary Design – 67913

Weave and Foundation
As you glide your hand across the surface, you feel a distinctly modern texture. The Pile Height is Low and dense, creating a flat, woven feel that emphasizes the visual design over plushness. The Visual Texture is complex and engaging; it is both Mottled, with soft, cloud-like patches of color, and Striated, with fine horizontal lines running through the weave, adding a layer of subtle structure. This textural richness is achieved through a High Knot Density and the masterful skill that defines its Artisan/Designer Craftsmanship Level. The strong Cotton Foundation ensures its Excellent Structural Integrity, while the design’s modern aesthetic is completed by its No fringe construction and a perfectly Clean Edge Finishing.
The Rug’s Story: Design and Pattern
This rug’s story is one of deconstruction and rediscovery. It features a Borderless, All-over, Abstract Overall Pattern that rejects traditional constraints like medallions and formal corners. The design is an Erased and abstracted echo of classic Sultanabad Abstracted floral motifs. Instead of clear forms, you see fragmented shapes and a Diffused Line Quality, as if viewing an ancient pattern through a veil of static or falling water. The Field Design is composed of Distressed motifs scattered across a Striated field, creating an intentional and artistic Asymmetrical balance. The Pattern Density is Low, focusing on texture and color interaction rather than intricate detail. This piece is a proud product of a Modern design movement, a successful Sultanabad revival that honors its Artistic Lineage while creating something entirely new.
The Rug’s Mood: Color and Texture
The mood of this rug is serene, contemplative, and deeply textural. The Natural vegetable Dyes possess a Muted Dye Saturation, creating a soft, easy-to-live-with palette. The Color Transitions are Variegated, meaning colors blend and shift seamlessly into one another, preventing any single hue from overpowering the others. The calming Slate Blue, the grounding Mushroom Brown, and the highlighting Beige work in harmony to create a visual that is both complex and soothing. This Transitional / Contemporary Rug Style piece is an Unsigned work, allowing the artistry of the weave and the beauty of the abstract design to speak for themselves. It is a testament to the evolution of Persian weaving, perfectly suited for a space that values subtlety, texture, and modern elegance.