Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 2.95 x 1.98 Rug - TY869 Extra Large

Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 2.95 x 1.98 Rug - TY869 Extra LargeKashmar 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 design of this carpet is a work of genius

as well as Southern Persian design influences

Prayer rugs are characterised by the prayer niche

although some weavers have other backgrounds of Iranian descent

They have a solid grib like a Bijar rug and very durable

This is an extraordinary carpet and it comes from the city of Tabriz

used natural dyes and incorporated a stunning variety of angular botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets that they wove

It is a statement of much beauty

Here is a most beautiful Isfahan rug that is soft toned

with the outer guard border being a solid dark colour

All is balanced and in harmony

animals and an abundance of flowers