Persian Mashad Rugs/ Meshad Rugs € œ The Persian city of Mashad, which is situated next to semnan, boasts some of the many Persian classic architecture. Antique rugs and carpets produced in Mashad in the traditional style are notable for several reasons, and are relatively easily identified based on several different characteristics. First, Meshad rugs tend to be larger pieces. They also tend to feature a large, elaborate central medallion € œ a characteristic that is not unique to Mashad rugs, but that is nevertheless important. Further, Meshad rugs tend to possess a certain softness, especially compared to other Khorassan rugs € œ the quality of the wool used by the rug-makers of Mashad is second to none. Known for their beauty and their quality, which is assuredly second to none, Meshad rugs remain very desirable in the rug world of today, centuries after they were first woven. This old excellent Meshed carpet example woven by top master weaver Mr. Saber in Meshed.

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