Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.02x1.98 Turkaman

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.02x1.98 TurkamanMeshed (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.

A highly stylised carpet with wonderful curvilinear shapes contained within geometric borders

These are rare pieces and are among the most beautiful examples of Persian carpets

The designs are geometric

Ardabil has a long and illustrious history of Persian carpet weaving

It is rectangular in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a lozenge shape and then becomes larger

Such motifs are often seen as a symbol long life

This carpet may be purchased with our highest recommendation

most famous are the Yomut

It is decorated with leaf

Qum is one of the most important centers for producing silk

rebirth and curvilinear in shape

cypress tree