Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.10x2.12 tribal

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.10x2.12 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.

the carpets were used in Azerbaijan to cover floors

It would look spectacular in any setting

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

It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes

traditional hand-knotted rugs are extremely durable and last for years

This carpet has a central medallion  with a field rich in floral elements whose curves and colours are skilfully combined

and one by which the carpets may be identified

and the colour Scheme for both background and decoration is normally

The  motif appears throughout the filed and contrasts perfectly with the rest of the carpet

in North Iran

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

Kashan Zobeida