Mashhad Rugs | Large high quality Persian rugs at great value

Mashhad

Rugs from Mashhad are among the most renowned Persian carpets. With their impressive quality, artistic patterns and rich colours, they are more than just rugs – they are an expression of elegant beauty, robust softness and luminous warm-heartedness. Known to be mainly knotted in larger sizes (from 300 cm x 200 cm upwards), they transform any room into a magnificent and warm home.

Mashhad rugs – a short buyer's guide

Mashhad rugs (also: Maschhad, Mashad, Meschhed) are classic Persian rugs that come from the city of Mashhad in north-eastern Iran. The rugs impress with their finely crafted patterns, their dense weave and the first-class materials used, such as high-quality and soft Khorasan wool, which is often used for the pile. The designs are predominantly floral and symmetrical with magnificent central medallions.

Reasons to buy a Mashhad rug

Mashhad rugs are very popular among enthusiasts for their excellent features and have been attracting more and more interest in general for several years. Here are some of the reasons why a Mashhad rug is an excellent choice:

They are durable and long-lasting.

The dense weave and the use of high-quality virgin wool make Mashhad rugs particularly resilient. With the right care, they can last for generations.

They meet the highest aesthetic requirements.

Their artistic patterns, curved ornamentation and well-balanced colour palette radiate elegance, style and cosiness.

They are versatile.

Thanks to their classic and timeless designs, Mashhad rugs go well with many different interior styles.

They have a character of their own

Each rug is handmade in a traditional way, based on the ideas of the designer and knotter. Since these rugs are usually knotted in large sizes, it might take years for such a rug to be finished. As a result, a lot of the knotter's personality goes into the rug, giving it an individual charm and character.

Which interior design styles do Mashhad rugs go with?

Mashhad rugs are available in many designs, colours and variants. These rugs are as versatile as they come, and can be used in a variety of different and individual interior design styles.

Classic style:
With their floral patterns and warm colours, Mashhad rugs perfectly complement classic furniture and traditional interiors. For example, they emphasise the elegance of leather armchairs and darker wooden tables and cabinets, creating a sophisticated and harmonious atmosphere in combination with these pieces of furniture.
Modern style:
In modern rooms, Mashhad rugs create visually appealing contrasts to the furnishings, which tend to be more reduced in design and colour. Their balanced colours and patterns blend beautifully into the surroundings as an eye-catcher.
Rustic style:
In combination with natural materials such as wood or stone, the warm colours and soft textures of the rugs emphasise the individual charm of rural and rustic interiors.

The specific characteristics of Mashhad rugs

As traditional Persian rugs, the rugs are characterised by the following features:

Large sizes and rectangular formats

Mashhad rugs are typically available in large rectangular formats, such as 300 cm x 200 cm and 350 cm x 250 cm, and in particular extra-large formats, ranging from 400 cm x 300 cm to 700 cm x 500 cm. So if you are looking for a large rug for your dining room or living room, Mashhad rugs are just right for you. Small sizes as well as square or round formats are rather rare.

Sustainable, natural materials and traditional knotting techniques

Mashhad rugs are traditionally hand-knotted from first-class new wool. This gives them their softness and durability. The pile is between 10 and 12 millimetres thick. The pile is often knotted from Khorassan wool, as this is particularly high-quality and soft. The warp threads are usually made of cotton, as this ensures very good stability. The usual range of knot densities is from about 120,000 to 350,000 knots per square meter, although Mashhad rugs already achieve a remarkable level of detail in the patterns and individual ornaments.

Opulent and varied colour scheme

The colour palette of Mashhad rugs is as complex as it is balanced and warm at the same time. Two colour schemes are typical: the first is dominated by dark reds, accompanied by accents in blue, cream and beige. In the other type, the main colour is beige, combined with strong companion colours such as blue, black or green.

Classic Persian patterns with and without medallions

Mashhad rugs usually have floral patterns characterised by curved tendrils, arabesques, stylised flowers and large, magnificent medallions. The designs are usually symmetrical, but sometimes deviate slightly from this symmetry in the borders.

Buy Mashhad rugs online

At Nain Trading, you will find a wide selection of original Mashhad rugs. By the way, we ship the rugs folded and as parcels, which is common practice for rugs of this kind. This makes even the larger and heavier pieces easy to handle in terms of transport.

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