Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.49 x 0.98 Tribal

Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.49 x 0.98 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.

At the heart of the cross is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

It is extremely difficult not to get truly excited by this outstanding rug made by a master craftsman that has signed his work

which is often decorated with motifs resembling pine

It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection

handmade from Kourk wool

The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance

Apart from the village rugs

The outer guard border is perfectly frames this carpet

The Rosette design is a circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion suggesting the petals of a rose

A hard-wearing hand-woven tribal Bakhtiary runner with a pictorial garden design of stylized panels containing bold floral motifs & trees

first produced in Istanbul