c1960s SHEIKHSAFI DESIGN NEYSHABUR MASHAD RUG 9.8x13.2
NEYSHBUR(NEYSHABOUR) city is 768 km. far from Tehran and 150 km from Mashad. It is located in a level plain. There are Binalood heights in the north and other heights in south-west. Its weather is temperate on the plain and slightly cold in the mountainous region. The pre-Islamic history of Neyshpour(Neyshbour) is evident by the ancient hills and the remains of fire temples as well as the name Neyshabur(Neyshabour). Neyshbur(Neyshabour) was founded by the Sassanid ruler Shapur I in the 3d cent. A.D. It was rebuilt (4th cent.) by Shapur II and became one of Persia foremost cities. In the time of Ghaznavian and Saljooghian, Neyshabur(Neyshabour) was one of the most important cities of eastern Iran. In the year 1249 AD. this city was completely destroyed by Mongols attack. Soon after, Neyshabur(Neyshabour) was annexed by the Mongol Ilkhanan, as the territory of Iranian civilization and art. This city is the birth and burial place of a number of leading Iranian poets and mystics like Omar Khayam and Faridoddin Attar. Among the sights of this city are the tomb of Imamzadeh Mahrough, the Jami' Mosque and the tomb of renowned Iranian painter Kamal-Ol-Molkin the vicinity of the tombs of Khayam and Attar. Neishabur has several hotels and tourist guest houses. Neyshapour rugs and carpets usually have curvature in their patterns. There are some tribal patterns made in surrounding villages that are sold as Neyshapour. The quality of Neyshabur rugs and carpets is excellent. Neyshapour rugs and carpets are woven in different sizes but the majority of them are mid sized ranging with dimensions from 4x6 to 8x10 feet. You can also find larger rugs up to 10x18 feet. Dark red and powerful blue colors are predominant, with the ivories used for a beautiful contrast. Newer carpets can be comprised of soft greens, blues and browns. Neyshapours are made of a soft wool and have thin, tight piles. The warps of the foundation are mostly cotton and the wefts are either of cotton or wool. Weavers in Neyshapour use Persian knots. Neyshabur pieces are absolutely exquisite and are in high demand.
