Antique Meshad Persian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8867 11'8" × 15'10" $70,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, woven circa 1900 in the Khorasan region, is a hand-knotted wool carpet that reflects the refined weaving tradition of northeastern Persia.

Its light beige field is arranged in an allover trellis of delicate floral rosettes, slender vine forms, and softly articulated palmette motifs, creating a measured rhythm that feels elegant rather than ornate. The drawing remains clear enough to read, yet age has mellowed the contrast into an atmospheric surface. A series of coordinated borders frames the composition, with a floral main border and quieter guard bands that reinforce the rug’s formal structure.

Warm taupe and brown tones settle across the field, while faint touches of pale blue appear along the edges, giving the palette subtle depth. The result is a Persian antique rug with quiet pattern, graceful symmetry, and the kind of restrained presence that can anchor layered, neutral interiors without overpowering them.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.