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SKU #: KR21242
Traditional
Diamond
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Light Gold. Colors in this rug include: Ivory, Red, Navy, Teal, Aqua, Pink, Turquoise, Multi.
Wool
0.75
Meimeh
Iran
Medallion
Pre-Owned
Vintage in mint condition
In mint vintage condition and ready to use, this hand knotted wool Persian Meimeh rug from Iran works within the geometric diamond panel tradition that defines village weaving from the Meimeh district of Isfahan province, where fields are often arranged into repeating lattice compartments rather than the centralized medallion layouts typical of city production. The warm light gold field is divided by a diagonal grid into a sequence of diamond compartments, each filled with a different stylized floral or geometric motif in red, navy, teal, aqua, pink, and turquoise. At the center, a larger red diamond with a navy inner medallion and dense floral fill creates the focal point, while the stepped outline follows the same angular structure as the surrounding lattice so the design remains cohesive. The lower portion of the field shifts toward deeper red tones as the lattice continues, adding a gentle gradient to the gold ground and giving the rug a natural warmth. The full wool pile and knotting density provide strong clarity for the geometric details, and vegetable dyes create softness in the gold field along with depth in the navy and teal. This handmade oriental area rug combines traditional craftsmanship, soft texture, and timeless Persian style for elegant home décor settings.
Story Behind the Art: Meimeh rugs originate in the village of Meimeh in Isfahan province in central Iran, a regional weaving center influenced by the larger Isfahan tradition while maintaining a distinctly village-made personality. Their compositions are usually based on a repeating diamond lattice that covers the full field, with individual compartments filled by varied stylized motifs, including small blossoms, tree-of-life forms, birds, and abstract geometric figures, resulting in a richly detailed and lively surface. Many examples include a central geometric diamond medallion made from stepped concentric shapes that echo the angular structure of the surrounding lattice rather than standing apart from it. Color palettes often lean toward deep red and burgundy grounds, with navy, ivory, teal, and sage accents used throughout the motifs for a warm, layered effect. Meimeh rugs are hand knotted in wool, generally over a cotton foundation, and usually have a full, plush pile that adds texture and presence. Older pieces woven with vegetable dyes carry notable depth in their reds and blues, which has made vintage Meimeh rugs sought after by collectors of tribal Persian style rugs and traditional handmade area rugs.












