This Persian rug has a cotton foundation and a wool pile. It is an above average weave, with 225 knots per square inch.
 
This fine Persian Mashhad is a beautiful example of carpets from this region. Mashhad is situated towards the North East of Iran. The town of Mashhad is located in the Razavi Khorasan province. Mashhad rugs usually feature all-over floral patterns of the islimi style. The rugs come in a variety of sizes but tend to be longer than average.
 
This rug features a vibrant purple background, which is quite common in Mashhad rugs. Dark blue is used in the background of the border whereas the stylish floral motifs are a mixture of golds, blues and brown.