Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.93 x 2.87 Gabeh

Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.93 x 2.87 GabehMeshed (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.

It is made of wool and from Najafabad

adding strength and embroidery-like pattern

This is because of the geniuses of their designers

The pastel pink field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets

decorate interior walls

Afshar carpets are valued world-wide as quality tribal rugs and are highly sought after

It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shape of the central medallions and the beautiful pink colours

is the most prominent feature of this rug

This is a very high quality silk foundation carpet made in the city of Isfahan

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

There is a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets