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Elegant Mey-meh Carpet, Central Persia, Circa 1890, 3.13m X 2.30m
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Elegant Mey-meh Carpet, Central Persia, Circa 1890, 3.13m X 2.30m

19th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
This “Elegant Mey-meh Carpet, Central Persia, Circa 1890, 3.13m X 2.30m” found a buyer.

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This great Persian carpet would be ideal for an elegant drawing room. Woven in Mey-Meh, a town in Central Persia some 30 miles from Joshaghan, fine carpets with the well-known 'Shrub' design were made there from the 18th century. This lovely carpet, dating to around 1890, is a fine example. Interestingly, the ubiquitous shrubs appear in the central medallion while the rest of the field is decorated with stylised trees and geometric ornaments. Note the really charming light-blue spandrels filled with diagonal rows of tiny petals. The borders are equally distinctive. The main border of rows of stars is very beautiful and finely drawn, and is complemented by the ivory chain guard stripes. The entire composition is very elegant and extremely decorative. Please note also the excellent size which is rarely found in formal Persian carpets. Cherished over the generations, this piece has survived in excellent condition. Professionally cleaned,

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Carpet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
313cm (123.23")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Reference Numbers
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SA1179555
Dealers Internal Reference
DB28
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This great Persian carpet would be ideal for an elegant drawing room.
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Woven in Mey-Meh, a town in Central Persia some 30 miles from Joshaghan, fine carpets with the well-known 'Shrub' design were made there from the 18th century.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

This lovely carpet, dating to around 1890, is a fine example. Interestingly, the ubiquitous shrubs appear in the central medallion while the rest of the field is decorated with stylised trees and geometric ornaments. Note the really charming light-blue spandrels filled with diagonal rows of tiny petals. The borders are equally distinctive. The main border of rows of stars is very beautiful and finely drawn, and is complemented by the ivory chain guard stripes. The entire composition is very elegant and extremely decorative. Please note also the excellent size which is rarely found in formal Persian carpets. Cherished over the generations, this piece has survived in excellent condition. Professionally cleaned,

Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Carpet to the 1880s.

Height
313cm (123.23")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179555
Dealers Internal Ref
DB28
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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Archive I A large antique Persian carpet featuring an intricate central medallion design in terracotta orange and blue. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Elegant Mey-meh Carpet, Central Persia, Circa 1890, 3.13m X 2.30m

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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Telephone 07976 826218
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4 Church Street
Marylebone
London
NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/aaronnejadgallery
Verified Since Aug 2019
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Items Sold 376
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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A large antique Persian carpet featuring an intricate central medallion design in terracotta orange and blue.
Elegant Mey-Meh Carpet, Central Persia, Circa 1890, 3.13m x 2.30m
Ref: SA1179555
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArea Rugs and Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Traditional
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta and Blue
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Geometric corner spandrels, Stylised floral lattice, Multi-tier running borders
  • SizeH 313 cm (123 in) x W 230 cm (91 in)

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Late 19th-century Persian carpets are characterised by intricate hand-knotted floral and geometric motifs, often featuring a central medallion layout rooted in centuries of weaving tradition.

Authentic pieces are traditionally constructed using hand-spun wool for the pile, foundation warps of cotton or wool, and natural vegetable dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects.

Authenticity is identified through irregular knot counts on the reverse, natural variations in vegetable-dyed wool tones, hand-finished edges or selvedges, and appropriate wear consistent with age.

An antique rug serves as a foundational anchor in contemporary spaces, pairing well with minimalist upholstery, neutral walls, and clean architectural lines to create textural contrast.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand-washing by specialists in textile conservation, and protection from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent dye degradation.
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