Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.86 x 2.93 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.
Tabass rugs and carpets are characterized by curvilinear patterns similar to Nain
but with these new cultural contacts
This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other
The impact of this carpet is huge and its design and beauty are exceptional
resulting in a distinctive aesthetic that incorporates elements of several village and nomadic Persian rug styles
the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence
The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced band of crimson red comprising effectively the field of the carpet
This delightful carpet has three central medallions that are lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field
or three pendant-shaped medallions mostly in an Open Field background
It has a wonderful and captivating overall pattern
There is a wonderful and brilliantly balanced assortment of colours that suggests refined taste and excellence
Here is a most beautiful Isfahan rug that is soft toned
