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072- Persian Meshad-Qasimabad Carpet Specifications: Origin: Persian Group: Meshad Style: Tribal- Qasimabad Size: 4'5" x 5'11" Age:  c. 1975 Condition- excellent - new Foundation: Wool- double weft Pile: Wool-nao baft (persian) knot Details:  This superb and unusual carpet is tribal, but it is woven in the kind of quality and high knot content as city carpets from Nain and Qum.. There is one main border of flowers and two minor borders of floral detail. The Central medallian is filled with repetitive geometric designs and stylized birds. The detail  in this carpet is precise and extraordinary (see lower photo) and the pile is close cropped and very soft. Current Market Value: $1400... Special sale price: $850