Persian Mashhad Sabzevar Rug - 3.40 x 2.50 AT-TY-119 classic

Persian Mashhad Sabzevar Rug - 3.40 x 2.50 AT-TY-119 classicMeshed (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.

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

its artistic soul

The Hamadan group includes several well‑known rug types such as: Lilihan rugs

The design of the central medallion resembles that of the interior side of the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan

Due to the location of Mahallat

proudly weaved his signature onto this piece

further showcasing the weaver's skill and attention to detail

Goltogh rug are made in Zanjan in the north western part of Iran

Mirsapur and Srinagar

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

yet balance is maintained brilliantly

This carpet is long runner and huge in quality