Celeste Rugs 7x10'8" Hand Knotted Wool Light Gold Ivory Meimeh Tribal Village rug Vegetable Dyes Traditional Diamond Plush Pile Area Rug

This hand knotted Persian Meimeh rug from Iran showcases the geometric diamond panel style that has long distinguished village weaving traditions from central Iran. The warm gold-toned field is divided into repeating diagonal compartments filled with stylized floral motifs, tribal geometric patterns, and decorative accents in red, navy, aqua, turquoise, teal, and blush tones. A larger central medallion introduces balance and visual focus while remaining naturally connected to the surrounding lattice structure. Subtle shifts into deeper red tones near the lower field create warmth, movement, and additional handcrafted depth throughout the design. Woven using high-quality wool with a dense luxurious pile, the rug offers softness, durability, and excellent clarity of detail. Vegetable dyes enrich the gold field with natural warmth while deepening the navy and teal accents, resulting in a highly decorative Persian rug with timeless tribal elegance and exceptional visual character.

• Exact Size: 7x10'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Light Gold, Ivory, Red, Navy, Teal, Aqua, Pink, Turquoise, Multi
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: CL21242

Story Behind the Art: Meimeh rugs represent one of the most distinctive geometric weaving styles from central Iran, originating from the historic village of Meimeh in Isfahan province. Their signature feature is the repeating lattice structure that organizes the field into interconnected diamond compartments filled with stylized botanical motifs, tribal symbols, floral accents, and abstract geometric imagery. Unlike many city workshop carpets with dominant medallion-centered layouts, Meimeh rugs maintain strong geometric consistency throughout the design while often incorporating a stepped central diamond medallion that naturally blends into the surrounding lattice. Rich burgundy, deep red, navy blue, ivory, sage, and teal tones create warmth and decorative depth enhanced by dense wool pile and naturally dyed yarns. Durable, highly decorative, and deeply rooted in Persian village artistry, Meimeh rugs continue to be admired for their tribal authenticity, handcrafted beauty, and timeless Oriental rug character.