Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.95x2.05 Balouchi

Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.95x2.05 BalouchiMeshed (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.

Afshar Carpets The Afhar are tent-dwellers

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field

This carpet may hold its place comfortably with the very best produced in that region and may be purchased withe our highest recommendation

burnt orange and shades of brown make this carpet quite spellbinding

The fine silk thread used makes it possible to produce incredibly detailed patterns

a common symbol of paradise The Ardabil carpet in the Victoria and Albert museum in London has an inscription

Azerbaijani rugs are traditional rugs made in Azerbaijan (north west of Iran )

Designed by Master Ahmadi

The style of these Ottoman court rugs

different shades of blue

bordered by rosettes and vine leaves

This would be a prize for anyone to own