Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.48 x 1.03 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.
It is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz
rust tones
It has a repeat overall pattern with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere
There is in its design a depiction of a gateway into paradise and the overall theme is very much one of family unity against the backdrop of the immensity of the universe
This carpet may be purchased with Peter Faeghi's highest recommendation and it is a carpet that will look wonderful in any setting
It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways
These carpets have taken the name of the region and are simply referred to as the “Kashan”
The result of a gifted imagination and great artistic talent
This truly amazing central medallion carpet was made in the city of Tabriz
or three pendant-shaped medallions mostly in an Open Field background
They are inspired by typical Persian gardens
The motifs and colours of the carpet are well balanced
