Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 2.21 x 1.41 Rug - FF599 GabehZobeida, 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
Caucasian rug influences are also strongly felt resulting in displays of bold geometric designs in primary colours
which probably derives from the prayer niche in mosques
Their colors are also deeper and more varied
that is in itself delightful to behold
The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space
Orbiting around the central motifs are satellites that provide interest and vibrance to this carpet
An extra-wide hand-woven runner with tribal design of triple stylized angular medallions set within diamond-shaped fields & corner spandrels within an open red-toned field
Mostly dark in colour with geometrical design which creates the simple elegance
Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan
Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses
An impressive Ardekan rug with a classical Persian design of bold floral medallion and corner spandrels in a crimson field of palmettes
wefts and pile are all of hand-spun wool and there are no fringes: the kilim at the end is tucked in and sewn up
