Persian Kashan Rug - 4.00x2.95 Rug - Da 171 ConnoisseurZobeida, 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
The carpet is made form kork wool and comes from the city of Tabriz
Silk foundation carpet weaved by a master craftsman who signed his name
Tribal Balouchi The largest Balouchi tribal concentration
Carpets have been made from the 16th century
who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan – are among the most robust of all Persian carpets
of muted hues and tones of subtle brass
100% wool pile
not far from the greater city of Tabriz
and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'
It has a very definite curvilinear theme that runs throughout it
a smooth front face and a ragged back
practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use
