Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.38 x 2.50 GabehMeshed (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.
It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs
The history of this town is very dated and its commercialized rug weaving industry dates back to the 17th century
Weaving often represents the only source of income for the family
A magnificent three central medallions runner carpet that has a beautiful lattice pattern
many of which have been weaving rugs for centuries
weeping willows and cypresses
The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are rich red and dark blue
do so in an attempt to follow a tradition of textile art that has been part of their culture for thousands of years
floral shrubs & urns of flowers bordered by a major guardstripe of palmettes and meandering vines
Afshar means "obedient"
This carpet may be purchased with complete confidence and with Peter Faeghi's highest assurance as to its quality
but at the centre of everything we see a flower in blossom The field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
