Antique Meshad Persian Floral Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8543 9'6" × 14'3" $53,000

This antique Persian Meshad carpet, woven circa 1920 in Khorassan, reflects the refined floral tradition for which Mashhad rugs are prized. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents the balanced grace and disciplined structure associated with early 20th-century Persian weaving.

The soft beige field is filled with an allover botanical repeat, where delicate blossoms, palmettes, and scrolling vine work create a calm, rhythmic surface. A faint medallion-and-crest emphasis emerges within the pattern, but the design remains understated, allowing the composition to read as a finely organized floral carpet rather than a formal center-medallion piece. Brown outlines and taupe accents lend definition, while the worn, low-contrast finish softens the drawing.

Encircling the field, a layered border hierarchy adds quiet depth, including a pale dusty blue guard and floral framing bands that echo the motifs within. The gently aged palette feels warm and versatile, making this Meshad well suited to interiors that call for traditional Persian character, subtle color, and an elegant decorative presence.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.