Persian Kashan Rug - 4.20x3.10 Rug - Da 203 tabriz

Persian Kashan Rug - 4.20x3.10 Rug - Da 203 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

The antique rugs are determined by patterns of porcelain painting or silk weaving

Typically colours are red

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

with an abundance of flowers complimenting the mihrab

The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs

Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality

This is an extraordinary carpet and it comes from the city of Tabriz

Ghiordes (Turkish) knot

some say that this symbolizes a hide stretched for preparation

The carpet is wool and is from the city of Tabriz

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