Persian Mashhad Rug - 4.01 x 2.94 GabehMeshed (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.
This is an extraordinary carpet that whilst having a very definite curvilinear design
This magnificent short runner carpet is an amazing balance of tan
They are very durable and are capable of lasting an incredibly long period of time The Faeghi family are the name you can trust
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive greens and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty
It is amazingly beautiful
An Afghan rug is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran
more formal Persian carpets
the finest carpets had a silk pile
Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect
a directional point to direct the worshipper towards Mecca
It used to be called Lilihan (still is called Lilihan rug in US and Europ)
