Persian Mashhad Kashmar Wool Rug - 2.90 x 1.00 Square

Persian Mashhad Kashmar Wool Rug - 2.90 x 1.00 SquareMeshed (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.

lustrous wool

while the two narrow flanking guard borders are often likely to be floral design

The pastel pink field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets

browns and red

It is made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

There are shapes within shapes

It is a beautiful carpet

Qum is one of the most important centers for producing silk

producing rugs that combine traditional motifs with extraordinary craftsmanship

There is balance and structure in the format of the patterns which are largely floral and reminds us of the abundance of spring

first produced in Istanbul

ensuring unmatched quality and artistic integrity