Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.80 x 2.95 AT-TY-39 Tribal

Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.80 x 2.95 AT-TY-39 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.

It is made of the finest material

is perhaps the most well-known rug design

This extraordinary carpet is a very rare and beautiful woven silk inlay carpet

and outlines

They are characterised by thin

speaks to an artistry that transcends time

This area includes many famous names of Persian carpets

which reduces their deterioration

Mood is the name of a region in Birjand and the rug weaving style is unique to that region

is in Pakistan

There is much harmony and balance to this carpet

This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward