Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.40 x 2.45 tribal

Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.40 x 2.45 tribalMeshed (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.

Floral border

Songhor is a small village in western Iran at the heart of Kurdistan

The central medallion is captivating and reflects precisely the composition of the guard borders and the field that frames the ocean of calming greens and yellow

surrounded by floral motifs is an excellent example of top of the range Qum silk carpet

In the city and its surroundings carpets are manufactured with a pattern that is easily recognized

Shades of brown

A magnificent three central medallions runner carpet that has a beautiful lattice pattern

This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

100% wool pile & natural dyes

a directional point to direct the worshipper towards Mecca

The centre is round in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that contrast with a dark blue backdrop