Persian Mashhad Rug - 4.00 x 2.95 Tribal

Persian Mashhad Rug - 4.00 x 2.95 TribalMeshed (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.

During the 16th

This gives the carpet great presence

The design of this carpet is a work of genius

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Qum

whose patterns resemble those of the nearby Isfahan region

Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market

so many people hang them on the wall

An impressive Ardekan rug with a classical Persian design of bold floral medallion and corner spandrels in a crimson field of palmettes

Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs

It is considered one of the oldest weaving villages in Hamadan

The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful

It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug