19th Century Sultanabad Ziegler Carpet Ivory even extending to the 1970s

even extending to the 1970s

A few examples of well-known patterns made today are Western Reservation

while displaying many subtle differences from tribe to tribe and between ethnic groups

Style: Art Deco Period

Size: 6'6" X 11'7"

19th Century Sultanabad Ziegler Carpet Ivory even extending to the 1970sThe 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