Persian Mashhad Kashmar Wool Rug - 3.95 x 2.88 Tribal

Persian Mashhad Kashmar Wool Rug - 3.95 x 2.88 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 fact that Mahal rugs feature both tribal and curvilinear designs can be directly attributed to the fact that Mahallat is located between the cities of Arak and Delijan

It is round in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then becomes ecliptic

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

It's made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

It has an overall field pattern with flowers and leaves everywhere

Designed by Master Ahmad Noori

and at times the Tree of Life

but tightly flat woven

and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping

He was so well renowned

It's made form silk and comes form the city of Qum