9×12 Blue Gray Sultanabadi Rug – Hand-Knotted Afghan Wool Rug
This 9×12 blue gray Sultanabadi rug brings the elegance of a classic Persian-inspired design into a softer, more versatile color palette. Measuring approximately 8 ft 11 in × 11 ft 11 in, the rug features an intricate floral composition woven across a sophisticated blue-gray ground. Its balanced scale and understated tones make it an elegant foundation for living rooms, dining rooms, and other refined interiors.
Key Features
- Design: Sultan Abadi
- Pattern: Traditional floral pattern
- Color: Blue gray
- Size: 271 × 363 cm (approximately 8 ft 11 in × 11 ft 11 in)
- Construction: Hand-knotted
- Origin: Sheberghan, Afghanistan
Quality
Hand-knotted with Ghazni handspun wool over a durable cotton foundation, this rug has the natural texture and character associated with traditionally crafted Afghan carpets. The handspun wool gives the surface subtle variations in texture that add depth to the floral details and prevent the rug from appearing overly uniform or manufactured.
With approximately 82 knots per square inch, the weave provides a strong balance between pattern definition and everyday durability. The resilient wool pile is well suited to frequently used rooms while retaining the warmth, softness, and distinctive character expected from a genuine hand-knotted rug.
Origin & Tradition
This Sultan Abadi rug was hand-knotted in Sheberghan, Afghanistan, a region with a long-established tradition of wool preparation and carpet weaving. Sultan Abadi designs are recognized for their graceful floral motifs and spacious compositions, drawing inspiration from the celebrated carpets historically associated with the Sultanabad weaving tradition of Persia.
Afghan artisans reinterpret this classical aesthetic through locally spun wool and traditional hand-knotting techniques, giving each rug its own character. The result is a piece that combines the refinement of an old-world floral design with the craftsmanship and individuality of contemporary Afghan weaving.
