Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 3.90 x 2.80 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
and these designs can be considered trademarks
The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases
warmth and elegance of this carpet are spellbinding
This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of silk form the city of Qum
The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high
The first looms were established in the 1930s at the instigation of a group of Kashan merchants
enabling the weavers to weave a highly compacted rug
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive greens and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty
Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection
partly inspired by nomadic rugs
A very beautiful central medallion carpet that has gentle colours and curvilinear patterns and motifs
they are also made in a wide variety of designs
