Persian Kashan Rug - 3.35 x 2.40 Tribal

Persian Kashan Rug - 3.35 x 2.40 TribalZobeida, 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

Tabas rugs are knotted in central Iran

This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum

carpets are produced in modern knotting

A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan

The style of these Ottoman court rugs

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

and Veramin

some say that this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation

Qum is one of the most important centers for producing silk

and cultural legacy

During this special weaving process both the wool and warp and weft are kept damp

The border is normally small in relation to the total area of the rug