Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 3.95 x 2.90 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
Yazds have traditional floral patterns and they bear a striking resemblance to the legandary rugs of the city of Kashan
The carpet is made form silk and comes from the city of Qum
A finely hand-knotted wide runner with a distinctive Abadeh design of triple anchored medallions set against "tree of life" motifs and peacocks
The patterns are mostly geometric
It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border
Green is also popular
The older Sanandaj rugs are extremely valuable and durable
All of Persian Carpet Gallery carpets are supplied with certificate of originality
Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect
Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis
and which can give a much needed anchor point to a room
Such rugs are made with thick high-quality wool
