Persian Kashan Rug - 4.05 x 3.05 classic

Persian Kashan Rug - 4.05 x 3.05 classicZobeida, 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

However it must be kept in mind that a large part of the composition is in gold

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

is situated in the north of Iran

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shapes in focus

They are coarsely woven

which is often decorated with motifs resembling pine

which whilst luxurious

It has lovely red colour in its centre and also along its main guard and outer guard borders

and they started up again only at the start of the last century

The art of manufacturing carpets was introduced in India

who were nomadic tribes from central Asia

There is at its very centre a large vase with profusion of flowers spilling from it