Antique Meshad Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7289 10'8" × 19'4" $75,000

This exquisite antique Persian Meshad rug from the early 20th century is a remarkable example of the artistry and refinement for which the weaving ateliers of Meshad were renowned. Woven circa 1900, this large-format carpet features a highly detailed allover botanical design that flourishes across a spacious ivory field. The composition is alive with scrolling vines, palmettes, stylized lotus blossoms, and serrated leaves, all rendered with exceptional fluidity and balance.

The palette is richly nuanced yet soothing, combining soft shades of sky blue, camel, chocolate brown, ivory, and muted celadon green. These colors, paired with the rug’s natural age patina, give the piece a sense of warmth and timeless sophistication.

A series of intricate borders, most notably a wide sapphire-blue main border filled with cartouche-style florals and leafy tendrils, frames the field beautifully. The weaver’s ability to maintain such elaborate symmetry across a carpet of this scale showcases a masterful hand and an intimate understanding of proportion and harmony.

Hand-knotted in fine wool, the pile of this Meshad rug is remarkably lush and dense, offering both visual and tactile luxury. It would make a distinguished statement in any grand interior—traditional or modern—bringing with it not only beauty, but also the cultural legacy of one of Persia’s most important carpet-producing regions.

As part of the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, a brand celebrated for its dedication to quality and design heritage, this rug exemplifies their commitment to originality and artisanry. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.