Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.90x2.90 GabehMeshed (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.
Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin
The carpets are very durable and very long-lasting
Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen
The motifs and colours of the carpet are well balanced
It is a central medallion carpet with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere
mainly from the southern part of the area around the town of Saliani and are more likely to be in the long
The carpet is made by hand and comes from the city of Tabriz
Bakhtiari carpets are based on a cotton foundation warp with a wool weft usually taken from the herds of the producing tribe
The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place
The obvious thing about this carpet is its balance and shapes
Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes
The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful
