Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.91x1.92 Balouchi

Persian Mashehad Rug - 2.91x1.92 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.

It will serve as a legacy

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes

the paisley design is of Persian origin

is the name given to a specific rug woven by the Luri and Qashqai tribes

It is extraordinary and very rare beautiful central mendallion rug incorpoarting wonderful soft tones of colour

design elements

Afshar means "obedient"

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages

The town of Kerman is in Eastern Iran

It is by one of Persia's master weavers