Rugs of Persia: Mashad

Part 2 in an ongoing series.

Mashad
Mashad is the second largest city in modern day Iran. It is located in the northeastern part of the country and is close to the borders of neighboring Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. It is home the Imam Reza Shrine, the largest mosque in the world in total area. It is a holy site in Shiite Islam. At the beginning of its history, the city was not considered a Great city until it was passed over in the Mongol conquests in the 1200s. After avoiding destruction it began to thrive. It is considered one of the holiest cities in Iran. It's name literally translates to "place of martyrdom."

Carpets from Mashad are generally large. The more common designs for Mashad rugs are called shah abbasi meaning they are modeled after the artistic designs of the Shah Abbas. The most common colors used in Moshad rugs are deep reds and blues.

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