This vintage Persian Meimeh rug from Iran showcases the geometric lattice weaving tradition that has long defined village rug production in the Meimeh district of Isfahan province. The deep burgundy field is organized into repeating diagonal diamond compartments filled with stylized tree-of-life motifs, tribal symbols, floral accents, and abstract geometric forms rendered in navy, ivory, teal, charcoal, and sage tones. At the center, a stepped geometric medallion composed of layered diamonds surrounds a floral rosette while remaining fully integrated into the surrounding lattice structure. The navy border carries repeating tribal motifs framed by chain-style guard stripes that reinforce the rug’s strong geometric architecture. Hand knotted with a dense wool pile, the rug offers exceptional durability, decorative richness, and crisp geometric detail enhanced through natural vegetable dyes that create remarkable depth within the burgundy and charcoal palette.
- Exact Size: 7'3"x10'7"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Burgundy, Charcoal, Ivory, Teal, Sage, Multi
- Origin: Iran
- Pile Height: 0.75 inch
- Condition: Pre-Owned
- Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
- Rug#: LBR21241
Story Behind the Art: Meimeh rugs come from the village of Meimeh in central Iran’s Isfahan province, a weaving center closely associated with the broader traditions of Persian tribal and village craftsmanship. These rugs are distinguished by their repeating diamond lattice layouts that cover the entire field, with each compartment containing stylized floral motifs, tree-of-life forms, birds, and abstract tribal symbols arranged in richly detailed geometric compositions. A stepped geometric medallion often anchors the center of the field while remaining fully integrated into the surrounding lattice structure, preserving the balanced angular rhythm characteristic of Meimeh weaving. Deep burgundy and red grounds combined with navy, ivory, teal, and sage accents create the warm decorative richness for which these rugs are admired. Hand knotted using wool on cotton foundations with a thick plush pile, vintage Meimeh rugs woven with vegetable dyes possess remarkable depth, warmth, and tribal Persian authenticity that continue to attract collectors and designers worldwide.
