Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.90x1.90 tabriz

Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.90x1.90 tabrizMeshed (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.

Their hallmark is whimsy

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

Its beauty is remarkable

Mahallat rug

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green

coloured soft red

A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz

These are used as blankets and known as Gabeh patuee

The town of Kerman is in Eastern Iran

Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes

A kilim is a flat hand-woven carpet traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire

animals and an abundance of flowers