✔ Mashad's traditional rug's pile is tight and thin, and the wool is silky.
✔ Flowery patterns are commonly depicted in the corners, while floral themes fill the backdrop.
✔ Many of the world's most extraordinary carpets are created in Iran, and many of Iran's best carpets are made in Mashad, demonstrating the importance of this region as a carpet-weaving center.
✔ Although designs of any size can be found, most Mashad rugs are enormous. Knot counts typically range from 120 to 475 knots per square inch, with the more fantastic the knot count, the higher the quality.