Persian Kashan Rug - 4.20x3.10 Rug - Da 203 tabrizZobeida, 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 antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving
Typically colours are red
Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey
with an abundance of flowers complimenting the mihrab
The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs
Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality
This is an extraordinary carpet and it comes from the city of Tabriz
Ghiordes (Turkish) knot
some say that this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation
The carpet is wool and is from the city of Tabriz
There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth
The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle
