Meshkinshahr rugs

Meshkinshahr rugs, woven by nomadic people in northwestern Iran, feature brightly colored Turko-Persian geometric patterns often with diamond shaped central medallions in very long lengths.
Meshkinshar is located west of Ardabil in northwestern Iran. Nomadic people live in the region where they are chiefly occupied with rug weaving and agriculture. This region of Iran was invaded by Mongols during the 13th century, bringing with them a very bold style of rug weaving and the predominant use of the Turkish knot. Most of the rugs woven in Meshkinshahr are very long lengths which lend themselves perfectly for use as stair runners. Although the use of stair runners is much more prevalent in the United States than in Europe, they are gaining in popularity. Stair runners improve safety by providing traction on the stairs, in addition to protecting your wood from wear and tear, and quite effectively reducing noise.
Meshkinshahr rugs and stair runners feature brightly colored Turko-Persian geometric patterns often with diamond shaped central medallions that are woven with very high quality materials. Stair runners that have busy patterns will be able to hide the signs of dirt and wear. This is very important because once stair runners are installed it can be many years until they are removed for a total cleaning. Due to the heavy traffic that stair runners have to contend with, the higher the density, the longer that you can expect your stair runners to last. Dark reds and strong blues are the dominant shades with warm reds, olive, turquoise, and taupe providing the contrast. However, uneven coloring is a characteristic of Meshkinshahr rugs and stair runners.
The warps on Meshkinshahr rugs and stair runners are mostly cotton, while the wefts are either cotton or wool. These beautiful tribal designed stair runners are a spectacular way to dress up your staircase. It is not necessary for your stair runners to have the same pattern as your other area rugs. Choose complementary colors and designs for a very polished and professional look.