Meshad Persian Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB4486 6'2" × 7'0" $8,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, handwoven circa 1880, comes from the celebrated weaving tradition of northeastern Persia, where city workshop carpets were prized for their refined drawing and durable wool.

Its deep indigo field is filled with a disciplined allover botanical repeat, where scrolling vines, petite blossoms, and paired medallion-like rosettes create a measured rhythm across the square format. The composition feels formal yet lively, with cream, celadon, terracotta, and warm brown details unfolding against the dark ground. Large flowerheads and crest-like anchors at intervals lend the pattern structure without interrupting the generous flow of ornament.

A warm camel and tobacco border frames the field with rosettes and curving arabesques, giving the rug a clear hierarchy and a classic Persian profile. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the texture, patina, and visual depth collectors value in an antique Meshad rug, while remaining versatile enough to ground a traditional room or add layered character to a transitional interior. The result is a piece that reads as collected rather than formal, equally suited to anchoring a dining area, library, or sitting room.

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.