Antique Meshad Persian Medallion Geometric Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB9022 10'8" × 13'9" $28,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1900, reflects the city’s refined weaving tradition in a formal medallion composition.

A deep olive-green field creates a calm expanse around a compact salmon-pink medallion, while serrated corner devices echo the center and keep the layout firmly balanced. The drawing is crisp and deliberate, with floral details, small rosettes, and geometric outlines that give the open ground a sense of structure without overwhelming it.

Encircling the field is a layered border stack worked in ivory, navy blue, brick red, blush, and soft coral. Those articulated bands add rhythm and contrast, sharpening the rug’s field-to-border separation and reinforcing its court-like presence. As a Persian area rug, it offers a restrained yet richly patterned focal point for rooms that call for tradition, clarity, and depth.

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.