Kashan Rug - 3.92x2.80 Square

Kashan Rug - 3.92x2.80 SquareZobeida, 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

Mahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahallat

Despite this

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

and despite that

modified oriental styles

the colours of Kars rugs are softer and more pastel-like than other Caucasian rugs

Without a closer examination this carpet may be thought to carry a message of austerity

Kourk wool and silk inlaid carpets

Skilled artisans may use either the Turkish or Persian knot

reminding us of the beauty of Spring

The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylised plants and flowers

This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward