Hand-knotted Antique Zeigler Carpet 1900s 657 x 268cm (21.5 x 8.8ft)

This rare antique Zeigler Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1900 in central Iran, is an elegant and highly decorative example of turn of the century Persian craftsmanship. Carpets produced in Sultanabad for the Western market are celebrated for their generous scale, refined drawing, and softer, more adaptable colour palettes, and this piece embodies those qualities beautifully. The elongated proportions give the carpet a particularly striking presence, making it ideal for a grand dining room or large hallway. The soft cream ground provides a luminous and balanced foundation for an all-over floral design that unfolds with quiet rhythm. Subtle tones of lime, peach, and light blue bring freshness and lightness to the composition, creating a palette that feels both sophisticated and inviting. One of the most distinctive features of this carpet is its rare olive green border. This unusual colour choice adds character and depth, setting the piece apart from more conventional examples. The border frames the field with elegance while maintaining harmony with the softer tones within the design. Hand-knotted in wool, the carpet retains good pile in the borders, while other areas show natural wear and lower pile consistent with age and long use. These worn sections speak to its history and lend the piece an authentic, time-softened character without diminishing its decorative impact. With its rare colouring, refined all-over layout, and impressive length, this antique Zeigler Sultanabad carpet offers both scale and subtlety. It is a statement piece with quiet confidence, equally suited to traditional interiors and transitional spaces seeking warmth and historical depth.