19th Century Sultanabad Ziegler Carpet

19th Century Sultanabad Ziegler CarpetThe city of Sultanabad (now known as Arak) in Iran Persia, became a major rug production center in the second half of the 19th century as the result of efforts by Ziegler & Co., a British Swiss manufacturer who modified traditional Persian carpet designs to satisfy European tastes. Colors were softened to appeal to American and European tastes (rose red being the most popular), patterns were bigger, and the rugs were made larger to accommodate room

these rugs covered doors

Because these rugs are traditionally made

believed to be of Caucasian origin

and luxurious

With a rich history dating back to the Mongol period in China

Rug Number: 70002507

Style: Antique Persian Khorasan Gallery Carpet

A subtle color palette of light blues

Design: Stripes Wool Custom Carpet

Rug Number: 70002586

In recent years

the weavers became very prolific to keep up with demand