Antique Meshad Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB5111 9'6" × 12'6" $43,000

Woven in Persia around 1900, this antique Meshad carpet reflects the refined floral tradition of northeastern Iran. Hand-knotted in wool, it carries the graceful formality for which Meshad rugs are admired, while the time-softened surface gives the piece an inviting, lived-in warmth.

The composition combines a formal medallion layout with an allover botanical field, setting four dark crest-like motifs against a warm tan ground. Delicate flowering vines, palmettes, and scrolling leaves unfold across the interior in a measured rhythm, creating a design that feels both architectural and fluid. A layered border system adds definition, with slender guards and a wider outer band that echo the central ornament without crowding it.

Its restrained palette of warm tan, light beige, soft blue, and deep navy blue makes the rug especially versatile, allowing the floral drawing to read clearly while remaining understated. The result is a Persian antique that brings character, symmetry, and quiet sophistication to formal living rooms, libraries, or layered contemporary interiors.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.