Antique Meshad Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB4000 12'4" × 14'4" $105,000

This antique Persian Meshad carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined floral tradition of northeastern Persia in a hand-knotted wool composition. Its allover layout replaces a central medallion with continuous botanical movement, giving the rug a composed, scholarly presence that feels especially suited to formal interiors.

A warm tan field provides the base for a delicate network of scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and trellised blossoms worked in soft blue, ivory, brown, and muted teal. The design is densely populated yet balanced, with the ornament spreading evenly across the surface so that the eye moves easily from one floral cluster to the next. This rhythmic structure lends the piece a graceful, collected character.

A broad navy border frames the composition with greater contrast, reinforcing the rug’s classical Persian architecture and sharpening its decorative outline. Elegant without feeling severe, this antique Meshad wool carpet adds warmth, texture, and heritage to rooms that call for a traditional foundation with enduring visual interest.

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.