Persian Kashan Rug - 3.70x2.50 Rug - Da 159 classic

Persian Kashan Rug - 3.70x2.50 Rug - Da 159 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

Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade

Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking resemblance to the legandary rugs of the city of Kashan

The colours are wonderful shades of pinks and muted reds

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

gold and rust

and has always been one the carpet weaving centres

salt bags and flat-weaves known in the West as kilims

This remarkable overall pattern carpet has a striking botch shapes in the field  The overall impact of this carpet is to create an impression of peace

Afghanistan

The medallion is clearly mostly of floral motifs

The Khesti

all contained within an  outer guard border