Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 4.00 x 3.00 Rug - TY859 classic

Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 4.00 x 3.00 Rug - TY859 classicZobeida, 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

mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks

and ivory backgrounds using both natural and synthetic dyes

and in the lower corners are two birds which are auspicious

and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs

modified oriental styles

Kashan's have come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets

a leaf or a flame

The gentle base field colour looks marvellous and contrasts ideally with the flowers that appear on it

with an excellent reputation world wide

The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place

but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges

and it is situated on the edge of the desert uplands of central Iran