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SKU #: KR21225
Traditional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Navy. Colors in this rug include: Orange, Blue, Gold, Lime, Blush, Ivory, Multi.
Wool
0.5
Meshkin
Iran
Pre-Owned
Vintage in mint condition
Vintage and in mint condition, this hand-knotted Meshkin wool carpet from the Ardabil region of northwestern Iran arrives with its vegetable dyes fully intact and no restoration needed, which for a piece of this age and complexity is exactly what buyers in this category are looking for. The entire field is covered in a dense all-over diamond lattice repeat in navy, orange, blush, and lavender that runs edge to edge without interruption, and sitting at the center of that rich, tightly patterned ground is a hexagonal medallion in gold and lime outlined in teal, its interior drawn with a small geometric star motif in ivory and coral. The interplay between the deep navy ground and the warm orange and blush tones in the repeat gives the field a visual complexity that shifts depending on viewing distance, reading as an almost jewel-like surface from across a room and revealing its geometric structure up close. The coral border carries a bold repeat of geometric forms and stylized floral devices in navy, gold, and blue, outlined by a wide periwinkle blue guard stripe that gives the perimeter a strong, clean edge and draws the full palette of the piece together at the margins. Vegetable dyes account for the depth and warmth of every tone across the field and border, and the colors have aged with the kind of evenness and consistency that only natural dyestuffs produce over time. As a Persian style area rug, it brings heritage-inspired pattern, soft wool texture, durable hand-knotted construction, and timeless design to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors.
Story Behind the Art: Meshkin rugs come from Meshkinshahr in the Ardabil province of northwestern Iran, a region with a long tribal weaving heritage shaped by nearby Shahsavan and Kurdish nomadic cultures. These rugs are sturdy, honest, and practical, carrying a clearly tribal character through bold geometric medallions, floral motifs, and repeating border patterns arranged in a direct, no-frills layout. Their palettes often include saturated reds, navy, and ivory, sometimes accented with camel or green, while the wool is thick and durable in keeping with the region’s functional weaving traditions. Meshkin rugs are not usually the most refined or finely knotted Persian rugs, but their solid construction makes them hardwearing and long lasting. Often overlooked beside more prestigious regional names, they offer strong value and a genuine sense of tribal authenticity. Their straightforward beauty suits both casual rooms and traditional interiors.










