Meshad Persian Antique Allover Navy Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1960 Rare Mashad By Master Amoghli BB7646 4'10" × 29'9" $48,000

This antique Persian Mashad runner, woven circa 1960 in the Mashad tradition of northeastern Persia, is a hand-knotted wool piece attributed to Master Amoghli. Its field is a saturated navy blue, allowing the slender vertical motif to read with unusual clarity and giving the runner a tailored, understated presence.

What defines the design is its spare central axis: a dark stem runs the length of the rug, interrupted by small leaf-like offshoots in ivory and deep brown-black. The effect is botanical without becoming ornate, more linear than pictorial, and the generous negative space keeps the composition calm and architectural. It feels close to modernist design while remaining rooted in Persian weaving.

That balance makes the runner especially effective in hallways, entries, and long transitional spaces, where its restrained pattern can elongate a room without visual clutter. The wool pile adds a soft, supple texture, while the hand-knotting reflects the careful workmanship associated with fine antique Mashad rugs. For designers, it offers a refined bridge between antique character and contemporary restraint.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.