Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.85x3.00 Turkaman

Persian Mashehad Rug - 3.85x3.00 TurkamanMeshed (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.

but floral motifs occur

Qum silk rugs represents the pinnacle possible by way of combination of brilliant design

which help to emphasis the stronger colour complex  field

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

Their hallmark is whimsy

and gold are used for the medallion

This carpet has a great sense of harmony to it and a combination of colours that makes it a real collectors piece

The success of the Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers

Its show of opulence is not in any way vulgar but entirely refined and most dignified

Indian handmade carpets are known for high quality materials and dyes

Qum is one of the most important centres for producing silk

The technique involves wrapping coloured weft threads over and under the warp threads