Persian Kashan Rug - 4.00 x 3.00 AT-TY-38 tabriz

Persian Kashan Rug - 4.00 x 3.00 AT-TY-38 tabrizZobeida, 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

Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years

and alongside these are a series of very rich colours that give these carpets a unique appearance

They are made of fine

The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet

adding strength and embroidery-like pattern

The patterns and shapes are magnificent

one also finds carpets of the Bakhtiari

weeping willows and cypresses

This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm

It's made form wool and comes form the city of Qum

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets