Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.82 x 3.04 tribal

Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.82 x 3.04 tribalMeshed (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.

A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful dark coloured base field

known for their durability

Its intricately woven design

and alongside these are a series of very rich colours that give these carpets a unique appearance

It is a central medallion carpet with flowers and vines everywhere

including oranges

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Gorawan

Great harmony of colours

The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions

Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets

City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns

The colours and shapes are magnificent