Antique Meshad Persian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7123 12'3" × 14'4" $70,000

Antique Persian Meshad rug, circa 1880, hand-knotted in wool within the Khorassan weaving tradition. Its composition favors a dense allover floral layout, giving the piece the balanced presence associated with classic late-19th-century Persian carpet design.

The warm beige field is animated by a deep navy floral network, where rosettes, palmettes, and scrolling vinery create a rhythmic surface. Rather than a single dominant centerpiece, the pattern suggests softened medallion forms that emerge and recede across the field, lending the rug a layered, tailored look. Pale blue and camel notes lighten the darker ground and keep the ornamentation visually open.

A refined border system frames the interior with vine-scroll and floral motifs, adding structure without interrupting the flow of the design. Time has mellowed the palette into a restrained, lived-in harmony that works beautifully in formal sitting rooms, libraries, and interiors seeking a Persian antique rug with quiet movement and enduring character.

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.