Vintage Persian Meshad Rug (Size Adjusted) BB5798 9'0" × 10'2" $60,000

This turn of the century antique Persian Meshad rug features an all-over trellis design of flowering vinery, palmettes and bold feathery leaves against an indigo blue field, surrounded by a camel main border containing floral motifs. The circa-1900 antique carpet comes from Meshad, the administrative seat of the Khorassan province throughout the centuries, and home to many well-known Oriental rug workshops.

The towns of Amoghli, Khamenei, Makhmalbaf, Saber and Zarbaf produced antique Round Persian rugs that feature both symmetrical and asymmetrical knots, as well as multiple borders with eclectic color palettes. Designs are based on classical models and feature color schemes ranging from traditional burgundies and midnight blues to the more contemporary tints of ice blue and beige. Meshad weavers frequently signed their work, adding interest and value to the unparalleled nature of these antique oriental rugs.