Materials: Hand knotted hand spun wool pile on cotton foundation
Age: 1950s-1960s
Size: 4' 7" x 6' 9" (140 x 205 cm)
If you’re drawn to bold, tribal flair, this vintage Meshkin rug from 1950s–1960s Persia certainly delivers. Hand-knotted in Meshginshahr using hand-spun wool, it features a gorgeous low pile that’s both soft and practical. The first thing you’ll notice is the deep midnight-navy field—which makes those vibrant red and saffron-yellow octagonal medallions simply pop off the surface. Surrounding them, you’ll find stylized birds(see those peacocks?), abstract totems, and tribal symbols that give the piece a lively, almost storybook quality.
A warm, honey-gold border frames it all, adorned with repeating motifs in the same playful colors. The result is an eye-catching, graphic composition that feels both historic and unexpectedly modern.
At 4’7” × 6’9”, it’s the perfect size to add a hit of color and pattern to a smaller living area, brighten up a foyer, or even anchor the foot of a bed. If you love the idea of a rug that merges classic Persian craftsmanship with cheerful, tribal design, this Meshkin checks all the boxes.
