Meshad Persian Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1920 (Size Adjusted) BB9056 3'6" × 19'0" $14,000

This antique Persian Meshad runner, woven circa 1920, reflects the refined floral tradition of northeastern Iran in hand-knotted wool. Its long, tailored format brings a sense of order to hallways and galleries while preserving the richness expected of an early twentieth-century Persian carpet. The style echoes the better-known Kashan and Farahan schools, but with a more restrained, architectural cadence.

A warm tan border and outer guard bands frame a deeper rust-red central panel, where scrolling vines, palmette-like blossoms, and small medallion forms unfold in a steady vertical rhythm. The composition feels balanced rather than crowded, with the floral motifs interlocking across the field and giving the rug a quietly formal presence.

Subtle cream, brown, and earthy terracotta notes soften the palette, allowing the design to read with age and warmth instead of brightness. The result is a Meshad antique runner with clear decorative structure, well suited to interiors that call for classical Persian character and a measured, collected finish.

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.