Meshad Rug

Meshad Rug
Design of Mashad Rug (Rugman)
General information
Name	Mashad Rug
Original name	قالی مشهد
Alternative name(s)	Mashad Carpet
Origin	Iran: Khorasan
Category	City
Master designers	Ali Khan Amo Oqli, Mohammad Amo Oqli, other Names
Technical information
Common designs	Lachak Toranj, Afshan
Common colors	Crimson, Ultramarine, Cream, Navy Blue, Brown, Green, Pink, Yellow
Dyeing method	Natural, Synthetic
Pile material	Wool, Silk
Foundation material	Cotton
Knot type	Asymmetrical (Persian), Jufti, Symmetrical (Turkish)

Mashad 9'10" X 12'9"

Located in Northeastern Iran, Mashad is an important center of the carpet weaving industry. It is also considered the most holy city of Iran. This is because it holds the shrine of Imam Reza who is very dear to Muslims around the world. Mashad carpets are usually bright and cleverly colored therefore litteraly giving life to any dull room. Their color schemes are usually tones of red or blue. Mashad carpets are very well made and they will last a very long time, as would any other persian rug.

Bibliography

Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving, NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.