Antique Mashad Rug 222x143cm

A Masterpiece of Classical Elegance: Antique Mashad Floral Medallion Rug

Mashad has long been the center of artistic weaving in Eastern Persia, and this antique rug perfectly captures the city’s reputation for luxury and detail. Defined by a rich, deep red ground colour, the rug features a grand central round medallion that acts as a sunburst of floral artistry. This is an “anchor” piece, designed to bring a sense of history and warmth to a large formal room.

A Sophisticated Palette of Rare Tones

What distinguishes this Mashad from more common examples is its unique use of color in the secondary motifs:

• The Spandrels: The corners of the field are executed in a breathtaking duck egg blue, providing a soft, cooling contrast to the fiery red ground.

• The Borders: The main floral blue border creates a regal frame, but it is the yellow guard border that truly steals the show. Decorated with a delicate Paisley (Boteh) design, this golden frame adds a layer of intricate character and “glow” to the rug’s perimeter.

• Floral Artistry: The entire field is densely populated with swirling botanical vines and flower heads, a testament to the weaver’s precision and the high-grade wool used in the construction.

Exceptional Condition

For an antique of this era, the rug remains in good condition, retaining its structural integrity and the vibrancy of its original dyes. The wool is soft and resilient, ensuring that this piece is not just a collector’s item, but a functional luxury for the home.

• Origin: Mashad (Meshed), East Persia

• Design: Round Medallion with Floral All-over Field

• Colors: Rich Madder Red, Duck Egg Blue, Golden Yellow, Indigo

• Special Motif: Paisley (Boteh) Guard Borders

• Condition: Good Antique Condition