Persian Meshad Rug BB8295 12'3" × 14'2" $70,000

Antique rugs that were executed in the Meshad weaving center are considered the finest of the entire Khorassan province. They usually comprise a cotton foundation and exceptionally tight, asymmetric knot with density reaching 160 000-260 000 knots per square meter, which is a guarantee of everlasting quality. Mashad rugs are famous for their soft and luminous woolen pile – many claim their quality is second to none.

This early 20th-century Persian Meshad antique rug displays rows of enlarged palmettes among dense scrolling floral and leafy vinery in green, blue and beige on a navy background. This opulent composition is embraced with a multiple border with ornaments, palmettes, floral and scrolling vinery.

The rug was carefully hand-knotted of the finest wool in old and refined weaving techniques by a skilled artisan. A future owner may rest assured that this piece of venerable Persian art will serve him for generations without a sign of wear. Thanks to this antique rug, any interior, from classic to contemporary, will be filled with palatial atmosphere and recherché charm of the orient.