Meschad | 382 x 297 cm | Nr. 15019
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Meschad
This one-of-a-kind piece in light red and dark blue brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. A knot density of approx. 160,000 knots per m² makes the painstaking work visible – right down to the fine execution of the details. At 382 × 297 cm it is well placed as a rug for spacious living rooms. It shows to equally good effect in a reception area. The harmonious colouring and the distinctive texture give any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing item – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.
| Availability | In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days |
| Origin | Persia |
| Dimensions | 382 cm x 297 cm (= 11.35 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material |
Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton |
| knots | 160,000 knots |
| Pile height | 5 mm |
| Year of manufacture | 1960 |
| Condition | pre-owned |
| Colour | Light red, dark blue |
| Edition | one-of-a-kind piece |
Origin
In the eastern part of Persia lies the region of Khorasan (land of the rising sun), with Meschad (also Maschad, Meschhed or Meshad) as its capital. Originally the Timurid capital of Herat, which lies in today's Afghanistan, was also part of this region. The typical patterns of rugs from Meschad go back to the 19th and 20th centuries and are made up of small-scale elements that seem to repeat endlessly, sometimes arranged around medallions.
Material
The pile of this Meschad was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive qualities: thanks to the wool's natural oil content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and absorbs sound.The weft and warp threads of this Meschad are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.
Condition
This Meschad has a story to tell. It was knotted around 1960 and has given faithful service ever since. The pile has thinned a little over the years and there is a hole roughly 20 cm across. The edges and fringes of the rug are damaged in places and could do with a repair. All in all it is still in good condition and has decades of pleasure left in it. We have not restored this Meschad, because we feel it has a special presence exactly as it is. If you would rather have it restored, we are of course happy to do that for you.
A note on the photos
Child labour? No thanks.
The rug trade against child labour: Children belong in school, not at a knotting or weaving loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour. We place particular importance on good working conditions and tolerate no child labour at our producers.
We are proud to be a member of the Care & Fair campaign against child labour.
The industry-wide campaign CARE & FAIR - the rug trade against child labour was founded in 1994. The initiative has made it its mission to fight the excesses of illegal child labour in the knotting countries and, at the same time, to improve the overall situation of rug knotters and their families in the knotting regions of India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Our goals:
- Ending illegal child labour in India and Pakistan.
- Creating better living conditions for knotters' families.
- Socially responsible production. We only accept goods that have been made under fair conditions. Working with our producers as partners, we want to make clear to them that taking on social responsibility benefits everyone.
Together with Care & Fair we currently support 10 schools, 6 adult education centres and 3 day clinics in India and Pakistan.
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1-3 working days delivery time (within Germany) |
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14-day home trial |
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Free delivery & returns within the EU |