Antique Meshad Persian Allover Floral Oversized Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7326 15'10" × 30'3" $95,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northeastern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the class of formal village and workshop carpets admired for their elegance, balance, and enduring decorative versatility.

A soft beige field carries an allover network of scrolling vines, palmettes, and small blossoms, gathered around a restrained central medallion rather than a dominant focal point. The pattern is finely drawn and evenly spaced, so the floral repeat reads with a calm, almost drifting rhythm across the open ground. Its botanic character feels traditional without becoming heavy, and the clarity of the design gives the rug a graceful, breathable presence.

Framing the composition, a rust-tinged main border introduces deeper blue, ivory, and taupe floral accents, while slender guards sharpen the outline. Dusty blue and navy provide the strongest contrast against the warm neutral ground, giving the rug a softly aged luminosity. In interiors, it offers a formal Persian presence that can anchor classic rooms or soften more contemporary spaces with quiet movement.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.