Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Mashhad Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 9' 10'' x 8' 2'' .
Size CM: 300 cm x 250 cm.
Colors: Crimson, Navy Blue, Cream, Ivory, Gold, Brown, Pink, Green, Blue.
Material: High-quality Natural Wool and Cotton.
Features: Hand-knotted craftsmanship, Unique designs and patterns (No duplicates), Has fringe.
Trust signals: 100% Authentic Handmade Persian Rug, Only one available.
Mashhad Persian Rugs
This magnificent 9'10" x 8'2" semi antique Mashhad Persian rug showcases the refined artistry of Khorasan province's master weavers, where crimson red dominates the field in harmonious balance with deep navy blue, warm cream, and lustrous ivory accents. The centerpiece medallion (Toranj) radiates with golden highlights and subtle touches of brown, pink, green, and blue, creating a sophisticated color palette that speaks to four decades of careful aging and natural patina development.
From the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Persia's Khorasan region, this weaving tradition flourished under the patronage of the Safavid dynasty, where skilled artisans created rugs for the sacred shrine of Imam Reza. The city's strategic position along ancient Silk Road trade routes brought together Persian, Central Asian, and Indian design influences, resulting in the distinctive style visible in this rug's intricate Shah Abbasi palmettes and flowing Eslimi arabesque borders that frame the composition with mathematical precision.
The central medallion represents the cosmic dome of heaven in Persian mystical tradition, while the surrounding Shah Abbasi motifs symbolize the garden of paradise with their stylized floral forms and curved leaves. Each Eslimi pattern flows like calligraphy across the borders, creating rhythmic movement that guides the eye around the rug's perimeter, while the rich crimson field evokes the sacred carpets once used in Persian mosques and royal courts.
This semi antique masterpiece spans nearly a century of weaving evolution, its 100% natural wool and cotton foundation demonstrating the durability achieved through traditional asymmetrical Persian knotting techniques passed down through generations. The 9'10" x 8'2" foot proportions make it ideal for anchoring a formal dining room, creating an intimate seating area in a spacious living room, or defining a sophisticated home office space where its timeless elegance can be fully appreciated.
Available exclusively through Los Angeles Home of Rugs, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted treasure elevates any interior with its authentic Persian heritage and museum-quality craftsmanship. The interplay of warm and cool tones creates visual depth that complements both traditional and contemporary furnishings, while the rug's semi antique character ensures each thread tells a story of Persian artistic mastery spanning four to six decades of careful preservation.
Specifications
Original name: Mashhad Rug.
Alternative name(s): Mashad Carpet, Meshad Rug.
Origin: Khorasan.
Category: City.
Common designs: Medallion (Toranj), Shah Abbasi, Eslimi (Arabesque).
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Silk.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian), Symmetrical (Ghiordes).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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