Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.20x2.05 Connoisseur

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.20x2.05 ConnoisseurMeshed (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.

Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates

It is made out of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

was actually named after this city

even perhaps the universe

The third one threw himself into the heart of the flame and was consumed

The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

a region between Shiraz (Shiras) and Isfahan

together with balance and beauty

and Mina Khani lattice designs

The motifs and colours of the carpet are well balanced

Village rug