Persian Rug - Mashhad Rug - 2.90 x 1.95 Rug - TY802 tribal

Persian Rug - Mashhad Rug - 2.90 x 1.95 Rug - TY802 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 red flowers are powerful

Bakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool

is also very earthy

which are still in excellent condition

Mostly dark in colour with geometrical design which creates the simple elegance

enabling the weavers to weave a highly compacted rug

The soft and subtle tones of this carpet are amazing and suggest class and sophistication

traditional-style rugs typically have uniform patterns

This carpet is no exception

Afshar carpets are valued world-wide as quality tribal rugs and are highly sought after

The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan

the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman