Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.18 x 3.10 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
During the 16th
still weave Persian carpets with influences carried forward from the 16th century
Saveh rugs originate from Saveh
This pure silk carpet has a small central medallion that is in the shape of a flower
A beautiful Persian tribal work of art
This is because of the geniuses of their designers
There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life
The older Sanandaj rugs are extremely valuable and durable
The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion
Bakhtiari Bakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool
but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges
The patterns can consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by arabesques
