Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 3.51 x 2.60 Extra Large

Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 3.51 x 2.60 Extra LargeZobeida, 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

Because of this the carpets - named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe

A Turkmen rug (Türkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia

often with a red background

must point toward Mecca while the rug is in use

The third one threw himself into the heart of the flame and was consumed

The Faeghi family are the name you can trust

Hunting scenes

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

a 19th century designer

Perth and Darwin

There are many floral motifs that remind us of spring and the repetition of life with hope and rebirth

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