Persian Mashhad Kashmar Wool Rug - 4.00 x 3.00 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.
These carpets not only brings a bit of nature into your home
The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds
The dynamic look of the Shiravan rug with the bold pattern presents a striking and beautiful feel of the spring and Autumn
An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan
The colours are delightful
The quality of the workmanship is very high
The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots
More often than not such imagery would appear in a wider context of religious imagery such as the tree of life or the garden of paradise
are unique in their style and composition
Reds tend to be a burgundy color rather than brick red as in Kazaks
Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes
The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful
