Persian Kashan Rug - 4.15x3.00 GabehZobeida, 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
A good Tabriz has a short and rough pile
maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries
The colours are wonderful shades of pinks and muted reds
The first looms were established in the 1930s at the instigation of a group of Kashan merchants
in the Province of Isfahan
The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are brick red and dark blue
Hamadan Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages
There is a huge departure from uniformity here
Following their example
reminding us of the beauty of Spring
Lahore is now one of the largest centers of Pakistan’s carpets Industry
There is an abundance of flowers thorough the carpet with a large arrangement at its very centre
