Mashhad is the largest weaving center in the northeast of Persia. In Mashhad, there is a tradition of weaving in the style of Kerman or Yazd.

Mashhad has the reputation of not being very hard-wearing, owing to the weakening of the yarn in the dyeing process. Mashhad rugs belong to the middle category, but some interesting rugs are found.

Typical designs of Mashhad rugs are Shah-Abbasi Medallion Arabesque and Harati. The dominant colors are red and brown.

Many of Mashhad's rugs bear the weaver's signature. Some of them are Amoghil, Saber, Shesh-Kalani, Zarrineh, and Kafi.