Antique Persian Meshad Botanic Golden Beige, Brown & Black Handwoven Wool Rug BB6137 10'3" × 12'4" $35,000

Antique oriental rugs that were executed in the Meshad weaving center are considered the finest of the entire Khorassan province. They normally 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 the everlasting quality. Persian rugs for sale are famous for their soft and luminous woolen pile – many claim their quality is second to none.

The marvelous piece before your eyes embodies the greatest qualities of the iconic Meshad style. Its main field proudly bears an intricate all-over patter of floral abstractions and arabesques, flowering vinery and palmettes in shades of beige and brown which, against the sapphire field, seem to look like made of pure gold. This mesmerizing design is enclosed within a thick frame of consecutive borders which, in turn, consist of a golden beige setting with meandering floral motifs, including palmettes and irises in sapphire, brown and sandy beige shades.

The Mashad Persian rug was thoroughly hand-crafted of the finest wool in old and refined weaving techniques by a skilled artisan which enabled it to survive until this day in excellent condition. A future owner may rest reassured that this piece of venerable Persian art will serve him for generations without a sign of wear. Any interior, from classic to contemporary, thanks to this glorious antique rug will be filled with palatial atmosphere and recherché charm of the orient.