Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.85 x 2.90 Connoisseur

Persian Mashhad Rug - 3.85 x 2.90 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.

In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders

and are very suitable for hallways and dining-rooms

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

The outer guard border is a softer combination of colours

and despite that

Afshar The Afhar are tent-dwellers

Shiraz Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

dining areas

The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft

This is an extraordinarily beautiful carpet

The city of Qum is considered by some to be the second most holy city of the Scythians after Meshed

The remarkable carpet is a wonderful depiction of the tree of life on a silk foundation