Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 4.00 x 2.95 Rug - AH503 Balouchi

Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 4.00 x 2.95 Rug - AH503 BalouchiKashmar rugs originate from Kashmar, small city located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life

The central medallion is certainly round in shape

Heriz carpets are suitable for homes as well as for public environments

Historically

This magnificent carpet is an amazing balance of reds

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

The colours appearing in the central medallion are repeated in the outer border

we shall be blessed with happiness

It was made in the city of Bijar

though they are not as finely knotted

carpet weaving in Turkmenistan had become one of the most important sectors of the economy

The colours are in harmony and the motifs most delightful

which serves to give a lovely frame to the centre of the carpet