Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 3.55 x 2.47 Rug - TY904 ConnoisseurZobeida, 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
Weaving began in the religious shrine city of Qum in central Persia in the 1930s
or three pendant-shaped medallions on an Open Field
It has a central floral motif with vines and flower motifs contained in the field bordered by magnificent border containing also floral motifs and colours reflecting the central medallion
with its high wool quality
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of gold and yellow to create a sense of luxury and beauty
A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
A very beautiful silk carpet
also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life
Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan
Since then
Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field
There is an abundance of flowers thorough the carpet with a large arrangement at its very centre
