Meschad | 93 x 72 cm | Nr. Z-1579

Floral Meschad, dark blue with border

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	93 cm x 72 cm (= 0.67 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	350.000
Pile height	6mm
Year of manufacture	1975
Colour	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.

Pattern

The edge of the rug is graced by a surround (border). The border forms a wonderful contrast to the centre.

The lush floral motifs of this Meschad are elegant and full of variety. The graceful plant symbols, depicting blossoms, leaves and branches, are artfully intertwined.

The background of this Meschad is dark blue. The border is worked in dark blue, blue-grey and light red.

Condition

This Meschad has a story to tell. It was hand-knotted around 1975. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. That is why – despite its age – it is in very good condition.

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 natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels drops of water and is naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens 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.