Meshad Persian Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7310 11'6" × 15'5" $70,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, woven circa 1900, comes from the celebrated weaving tradition of northeastern Persia and is hand-knotted in wool. Its layout favors an allover floral field rather than a central medallion, giving the carpet a balanced, room-filling presence that feels quietly formal. Its time-softened character lends depth without overwhelming surrounding furnishings.

The soft beige ground is packed with scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and small botanical sprays drawn in dusty blue, blush, terracotta, and light gray. Repeated bands of ornament create a subtle trellis effect, while the drawing remains supple and finely resolved, as if the pattern were drifting across an aged garden in bloom.

A deep navy border with oversized blossoms and leafy tendrils anchors the composition and adds crisp contrast to the lighter center. The result is a classic antique Meshad Persian rug with the elegance collectors value: structured, floral, and adaptable to interiors that call for texture, heritage, and a softened traditional palette, making it especially suited to layered living rooms and formal dining spaces.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.