Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 4.35 x 2.95 Rug - TY838 Balouchi

Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 4.35 x 2.95 Rug - TY838 BalouchiZobeida, 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

It has an an amazing balance of red and soft pink tones

Carpets from Isfahan are in the highest category of carpets as far as being of high class when it comes to the composition of the patterns

A wonderful wool carpet

Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar

blending luxurious craftsmanship with a soft

The so-called Chesti pattern features designs with plants and animals from nature

It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways

but also restful and beautiful

bordered by floral sprays

The combination of colours and patterns is a work of genius

The carpet would make a magnificent hallway runner

Other carpets from India are sold under the names of Amritsar