Persian Kashan Rug - 3.90 x 3.00 AT-TY-136 Balouchi

Persian Kashan Rug - 3.90 x 3.00 AT-TY-136 BalouchiZobeida, 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

These rugs last and can be passed down from generation to generation

we must start with the symbols and the motifs that appear on the carpet

inspired by the rich tapestry of tribal bags that whisper tales of nomadic life

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

beautiful floral motifs

The pattern consists of medallions with loops and arabesques in bright colors

used natural dyes and incorporated a stunning variety of angular botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets that they wove

Lilihan carpets are similar to Sarouk rug in style

The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of   Famous Akbar shah

There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth

The weavers also produce other trappings of the nomadic lifestyle

tans and greys