Persian Antique Kashan Cr.1920 (Stitched) Rug - 2.00 x 1.30 tabriz

Persian Antique Kashan Cr.1920 (Stitched) Rug - 2.00 x 1.30 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

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity

Due to the location of Mahalat

a common symbol of paradise The Ardabil carpet in the Victoria and Albert museum in London has an inscription

Two elegant columns flank the niche

They are very durable and are capable of lasting an incredibly long period of time

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd

The carpet is made the more remarkable with silk inlays that give it much vitality and charm

These people often weaved  botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets they wove

Wonderful colours of red

Afshar means “obedient”

making them extremely durable