Persian Isfahan Silk Base Rug - 2.40x1.58 Gabeh

Persian Isfahan Silk Base Rug - 2.40x1.58 GabehThis is a carpet that is not run of the mill and it is difficult not to be excited about it. It is extraordinary and very rare beautiful central mendallion rug incorpoarting wonderful soft tones of colour. The border is delightful containing repeated floral motives. The design of the carpet is curvilinear being largely floreal motives and patetrns that are quite intricate. It is highly collectable. If you are looking to find a carpet to start a

Tabass rugs and carpets are characterized by curvilinear patterns similar to Nain

ending the Safavid dynasty

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other

located in the Arak (Markazi) Province of west central Iran

in North Iran

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

The result is an extremely tightly woven

It is by one of Persia's master weavers

There is an abundance of flowers thorough the carpet  with a large arrangement at its very centre

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan