Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.65 x 1.28 Connoisseur

Persian Mashhad Rug - 1.65 x 1.28 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.

It is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

the colours are relaxed

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity

It is an vintage carpet and is a real collectors item

and timeless elegance

The second one touched the flame lightly with his wings and said: I know how love's fire can burn

The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet

With its subtle colour palette and elegant central medallion

A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful soft pastel blue coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye

This carpet may be purchased with complete confidence and with Peter Faeghi's highest assurance as to its quality

This represents great value