Persian Mashhad Rug - 2.87 x 1.95 Connoisseur

Persian Mashhad Rug - 2.87 x 1.95 ConnoisseurMeshed (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.

2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe

employing vivid reds

The rest of the carpet also has an amazing range of flowers and motifs

Rich cultural storytelling woven into every motif

Shahreza weavings are floral and have designs that reflect the traditional Isfahan Shah Abbas style

One of the most famous designs of that time — the ziegler — has clear echoes in today’s chobi

They are however best known for their superb carpets in an array of eclectic designs

Designed by Master Siamak Noori

but at the centre of everything we see a flower in blossom  The field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets

This delightful carpet has a repeat medallion pattern in its field

It is considered one of the oldest weaving villages in Hamadan

but the overall impression is one of heavenly beauty