Antique Meshad Persian Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7316 13'4" × 22'2" $120,000

This early 20th-century Persian Meshad rug from the Mashhad weaving tradition is a hand-knotted wool carpet, woven circa 1900 and distinguished by the classic gravitas of antique Persian workshop design.

Across the light beige field, a refined allover composition of scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and boteh-like blossoms unfolds around a small central medallion, creating movement without visual noise. Soft dusty blues, navy, and warm tan outline the floral drawing and give the pattern clarity even as the patina gently softens its edges. The result is a formal yet approachable rug with a graceful, time-worn rhythm.

Layered borders reinforce the structure of the piece: a deep blue floral guard and a broader, flower-filled main border frame the interior with disciplined continuity. Elegant and measured, this antique Meshad wool rug brings depth, structure, and a quietly luminous palette to interiors that call for Persian tradition with a serene presence.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.