Antique Persian Meshed "Imperial Arabesque" Carpet (Circa 1920s)
Capture the grandeur of the early 20th century with this magnificent antique Meshed carpet. Woven in the 1920s, this piece hails from a region famous for producing some of Persia’s most regal and technically accomplished designs. With its expansive 8'2" x 10'9" footprint and deeply saturated palette, it is an "anchor" piece designed to command a room with timeless authority.
Why It’s Unique
This Meshed carpet is distinguished by its complex curvilinear architecture and a remarkably dramatic color story.
Cloudband & Lotus Imagery: The field is an intricate masterwork of scrolling arabesques. Woven within these curves are rare "cloudband" ribboned vines—a motif of celestial origin—and detailed cross-sections of lotus flowers. This layering creates a sense of infinite depth that draws the eye into the weave.
Dramatic Visual Impact: Unlike more subtle rugs, this piece features a wide-banded main border that provides a powerful architectural frame. The contrast between the dense central field and the bold border creates a "framed painting" effect that is ideal for formal dining or living areas.
A Royal "Cochineal" Palette: The rug is anchored by a stunning array of reds, including deep magenta, dark cherry, and cochineal red. These are balanced by an "almost-black" navy blue and deep indigo, with crisp ivory and powder blue accents providing brilliant highlights.
Stately Scale: Measuring nearly 11 feet in length, this carpet offers the scale necessary to unify large-scale furniture groupings while maintaining the intricate detail typically found in much smaller "city" rugs.
Condition & Antique Soul
This century-old antique has been professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use. It possesses a beautiful, authentic patina with varying areas of pile and knot heads.
Note: As is common with high-value antiques of this age, there are possible localized areas of professional color touch-ups within a 2'x2' section of the main field to ensure visual harmony. The sides and ends are fully secured, ensuring this masterpiece remains structurally sound for many more years of enjoyment.
Product Details
Dimensions: 8'2" x 10'9"
Origin: Hand-knotted in Persia (Meshed region)
Circa: 1920s Antique
Motif: Scrolling Arabesques, Cloudbands, and Lotus Flowers
Colors: Deep magenta, navy black, cochineal red, indigo, and ivory
