Persian Kashan Semi Antique Rug - 2.19 x 1.34 (Copy) Extra LargeZobeida, 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
There are old carpets in private homes
It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other
Its intricately woven design
Carpets have been made from the 16th century
The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds
These depictions are not contained by the border but overflow into all areas of the carpet
In the past and at present
At the end of the 20th century
It is highly collectable
The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of Famous Akbar shah
Because they are relatively new arrivals to the art of carpet design and weaving
but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges
