Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.93x2.95 tabriz

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.93x2.95 tabrizMeshed (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.

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

maintaining the original inspiration and attention to refinement and detail

It has an an amazing balance of red and soft pink tones

lustrous wool

The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet

we must start with the symbols and the motifs that appear on the carpet

In Persia the design is referred to as Boteh

and animals and vegetation everywhere

autumn and winter

Turkish rugs produced in the region of Milas

the carpet is made of wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

He was so well renowned