Persian Kashan Rug - 2.00x1.40 Rug - Ah 327 Tribal

Persian Kashan Rug - 2.00x1.40 Rug - Ah 327 TribalZobeida, the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun al Rasheed, established the town of Kashan, which is situated between Tehran and Isfahan. The Kashan district is possibly one of the best producers of Persian carpets. These carpets have taken the name of the region, and are simply referred to as the Kashan. Due to the very high quality of the wool, the very fine weaving and the beautiful colours and designs, Kashans have come to be classified

carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue

In the top corners a repetition of the flower pattern

It is made from silk and comes from Qum in Iran

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

and durability

colour and thickness

They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations

and are simply referred to as the "Kashan"

tranquility and luxury

The medallion is framed delightfully by 6 Boteh motifs (4 large

Wonderful colours of red

The general shape of the central medallion is an elongated lozenge shape stretched length ways and sits on a parchment coloured field