Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.92x2.92 TurkamanMeshed (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 very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs
This stunning handmade carpet comes from the city of Tabriz and is made of wool The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds
Mostly Abadeh carpets are knotted in shades of red and have a rosette in the centre with blue shades
enabling the weavers to weave a highly compacted rug
offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes
The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders
It has a central repeat pattern medallion that contain lovely colours that appear in the field of the carpet
A truly magnificent silk carpet from the city of Qum
It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways
Qum rugs are relatively easy to identify
Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran
The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful
