The holy city of Mashhad is positioned in the east of Iran, in the huge province of Khorasan. Mashhad is one of the holiest cities in Iran. This place has transformed from a simple village to one of the largest cities in the country with a population of 2 million.
The production of carpets is wide and mostly involves large carpets with central medallions, these are referred to as Mashhad. On these carpets, the pile is often wool with cotton warp and weft. The quality of Mashhad carpets occasionally changes , while remaining of excellent quality’. Khorasan wool is recognized for its softness.