Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.85x2.90 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.
This is a magnificent central rosette pattern carpet
Najaf-Abad Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad
a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue
Hook and S motifs
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive greens and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty
Such motifs are often seen as a symbol long life
This is a truly inspired work of art that presents us with a central medallion appearing in an oval shaped carpet
A striking feature of this beautiful silk rug is the central medallion that is round in shape
The allover patterns have tribal design elements such as flower heads
Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan
the carpet will continue to improve with age and will give much joy and happiness to its proud owners
but with a stronger and thicker weave
