Meshad Handknotted Burgundy Rug - 9'8 x 12'6 (Iran)
Enhance your home with the mysticism and enchantment of ancient Persia with this handmade Mashad rug. Mashad is the capital city of the province of Khorasan in northeastern Iran. This holy city is famous for the shrine of the eighth Shiite Imam, Imam Reza. It has long been a rug-weaving center due to its location at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This intricately woven rug boasts a burgundy and black color scheme with ivory, rust, green, and light blue accents. When you purchase authentic handmade rugs from Overstock.com, you not only acquire a unique treasure but you also help support a centuries old artisan tradition. Slight variation in the color and designs in each piece is normal in handmade rugs. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.

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