
Heirloom Hand-Knotting
Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.
The Sultanabad region of west-central Iran — weaving under the commercial impetus of the Ziegler & Co. era — produced some of the nineteenth and early twentieth century's most sought-after carpets, celebrated for their grand scale, airy open fields, and deliberately subdued, abrash-rich palettes that age with extraordinary grace.
This large-format piece presents an expansive all-over field in washed steel blue and warm ivory, populated by loosely drawn oversized palmettes, herati-derived floral rosettes, and scrolling botanical sprays rendered in sage, dusty taupe, and pale celadon — the overall effect intentionally diffuse, as though the design has been softened by decades of filtered light.
The border treatment is characteristically restrained: a series of narrow guard stripes and a modest main border with a continuous vine-and-floral ribbon that frames without competing, keeping the eye drawn inward to the meditative field. Ivory fringe at both terminals completes the composition with proper textile formality. A piece of this palette and scale commands a room through quietude rather than insistence, lending itself to interiors where restraint is the governing aesthetic principle.
Oversized palmette and herati-derived floral rosettes with scrolling vine tracery, softened botanical sprays, and delicate angular leaf forms repeated in an open-field distribution
Hand-knotted in Iran with pure highland wool and mulberry silk.

Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.

Lanolin-rich wool repels everyday spills and wear.

Highland wool paired with luminous mulberry silk.

Individually sourced from master looms in Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Qum, and Nain—never machine-made or chemically coated.
Pure cotton or silk foundations breathe naturally on timber and marble floors without trapping humidity.
Combed highland wool resists shedding and grows softer and more lustrous with every decade of use.
Months of hand-knotting ensure no two pieces share the exact same tension, border cadence, or abrash depth.
Rug Comparison Guide | ![]() Hand KnottedCrafted knot by knot. Made for generations. Persian · Modern · Tribal This rug’s construction | ![]() Machine MadeFine detail. A beautifully consistent finish. Bespoke collection | ![]() Hand TuftedYour shape, your palette, your feel. Custom rugs |
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| Manufacturing method | Individually hand tied Each knot is tied onto a woven foundation. | Precision machine woven A powered loom creates a fine, uniform weave. | Tufted by hand Yarn is inserted into a canvas, then backed and finished. |
| Feel | Naturally soft Varies with fibre, knot quality and pile height. | Soft to exceptionally soft Extremely soft in pure silk; soft in wool. Other fibres vary. | Customisable Adjust pile height and density for a plush or firmer feel. |
| Perfect for | Across the home Durable wool for busy rooms; silk-rich pieces for quieter spaces. | Comfort & decorative detail Living rooms and bedrooms. Choose the fibre for your foot traffic. | Across the home, tailored to you Specify wool for everyday use or silk accents for gentler spaces. |
| Lifespan | Can last 100+ years* Heirloom potential with appropriate care and repair. | Around 10 years* An indicative lifespan with suitable use and care. | Up to 20 years* With proper care of the pile and backing. |
| Materials | Natural wool & silk The balance of wool and silk varies by rug. | Varies by design Wool, bamboo silk and other options. Check the listed material. | Wool & bamboo silk Choose your material and blend to suit the brief. |
| Care | Vacuum gently Rotate periodically. Specialist cleaning for silk and deep cleans. | Follow the fibre Gentle vacuuming. Silk and bamboo silk need particular spill care. | Protect the backing Gentle vacuuming; avoid soaking. Use a specialist for deep cleaning. |
| Customisation | Choose your piece Find the right size, pattern and palette in the collection. | Choose your size Available dimensions vary by design. | Fully made for you Shape, size, palette, material, pile height and density. |
| Explore | Hand knottedExplore hand knotted rugs | BespokeExplore bespoke rugs | CustomCreate your custom rug |
*Lifespans are indicative, with suitable use and care. Fibre, construction, backing and foot traffic affect longevity. Silk and bamboo silk need more delicate care than wool. Construction images are illustrative.
Sultanabad All-Over Muted Blue
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