Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.85 x 2.95 Balouchi

Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.85 x 2.95 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.

Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan

The fact that Mahal rugs feature both tribal and curvilinear designs can be directly attributed to the fact that Mahallat is located between the cities of Arak and Delijan

It is made out of wool and it is a village rug from Tabriz

100% wool pile & organic dyes

When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz

They are very durable and are capable of lasting an incredibly long period of time

offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes

If you are looking to find a carpet to start a collection of the finest carpets

red and tan in each of the four sectors of the field of the carpet

The  focal point of this carpet is certainly the vase and flowers that sit just south of the actual centre

some say that this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation