Persian Mashhad Rug - 2.97 x 1.25 tribal

Persian Mashhad Rug - 2.97 x 1.25 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 general shape of the central medallions are varied and stretched length ways down the centre of the carpets field

The colours appearing in the central medallion are repeated in the outer border

Soumak is a type of flat weave

The main border of the rug is also populated with animal motifs

together with balance and beauty

ivory and white

and outlines

Qum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world

There is a great sense of luxury

The rugs have a medallion or allover pattern surrounded by simple motif elements in the background

Lahore is now one of the largest centers of Pakistan's carpets Industry

tan and blue