Mashhad
Type: Persian Rug
Location: Eastern Iran (formerly Persia)
Knots per square meter: 160,000 - 250,000 knots
Features: Central medallion
Pile: Wool
Mashad, once a small village, has grown into a major city of more than 3 million people in eastern Iran. The capital of Razavi Khorasan Province and Iran's second-largest city, Mashad is regarded as one of the country's foremost holy cities because it is home to the tomb of the eighth Imam. More than 10 million pilgrims visit the tomb every year, bringing life to the city.
This holy city is also famous for rug production. Mashad rugs are characterized by rich colors such as deep red, blue and ivory. Floral patterns surrounding a central medallion are common, and they come in a wide range of sizes.
Wool from Razavi Khorasan Province is considered the finest in the country, giving Mashad rugs a soft feel.
This holy city is also famous for rug production. Mashad rugs are characterized by rich colors such as deep red, blue and ivory. Floral patterns surrounding a central medallion are common, and they come in a wide range of sizes.
Wool from Razavi Khorasan Province is considered the finest in the country, giving Mashad rugs a soft feel.
Imam Reza Shrine
