Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.20 x 3.00 Gabeh

Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.20 x 3.00 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

Like any other city in the rug weaving industry

and Pakistan

including Iran

This carpet contains a central field filled with flowers

It is decorated with leaf

Durable enough for everyday use

bordered by guardstripes of geometric patterns

The warm ivory tones brighten a room while maintaining a classic

Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile

The carpet would make a magnificent hallway runner

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design

This carpet is the work of a genius