Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.40 x 0.92 Square

Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.40 x 0.92 SquareMeshed (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.

which unfold on a blue background

This magnificent short runner carpet is an amazing balance of tan

renewal and rebirth

It is a very high end carpet that has a magnificent central medallion floating on a field with a base colour green

There are various shaped motifs that all sit in harmony with each other

Hamedan (Hamadan) Persian rugs come from western Iran and are among the most widely produced traditional village rugs in the country

It is a hand made wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red

It has delightful motifs and is very beautiful

The medallion gives an impression of an 'eye'

It is a reminder that nature is everywhere

Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil