Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.75x2.90 classic

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.75x2.90 classicMeshed (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.

639 kilometres from Tehran

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

Sanandaj has a long and illustrious history of weaving wool rugs which can be traced back into at least the classical period and perhaps much farther back than that

This beautiful carpet has a silk foundation and a curvilinear design with a beautiful central medallion and with 2 lanterns extending lengthways out from that centre

These carpets are beautiful and unique pieces that will enhance any room by means of lively colors and warm motifs in their patterns

The natural style

the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

because the leaves have a clear fish shape

Heriz carpets

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

Here is a most beautiful Isfahan rug that is soft toned