Persian Kashan Rug - 4.15x3.08 Rug - Ah 378 Connoisseur

Persian Kashan Rug - 4.15x3.08 Rug - Ah 378 ConnoisseurZobeida, 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

It is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

The border is normally composed of three bands

This is a magnificent carpet from the city Heriz

The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring

the natives are all Kurdish

Kashmar rugs originate from Kashmar

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive greens and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty

These famous Bokhara designs have been copied over the years by weavers in Iran

dining areas

Stars of Wisdom

Some Gabehs woven by the Lurs have pile on both sides

with soumak fabrics used for bedding known as soumak mafrash