Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.82x2.93 classic

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.82x2.93 classicMeshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan, in North Iran. It is near both the Russian Turkestan and the Afghanistan borders. Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs, florals, herati or Islim. Colours are varied and are bright. Red (especially plum) is favoured. So is purple rose. Green is also popular. The border normally reflects the central motif, while the two narrow flanking guard borders are often likely to be floral design.

This handmade wool rug comes from the city of Tabriz  The central medallion  is captivating and reflects precisely the composition of the guard borders and the field that frames the ocean of calming field

maintaining the original inspiration and attention to refinement and detail

Knotted entirely of silk results in results in a carpet with great lustre which is highly durable and luxurious

It is a very high end carpet that has a magnificent central medallion floating on a field with a base colour green

located in the Arak (Markazi) Province of west central Iran

scenes from daily life

improved over time

the precise meaning is difficult to translate except in general terms

often rendered in strong indigo blues

Kashans have come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use

In contrast to other Shiraz carpets these are harder wearing