Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.03 x 3.00 Square

Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.03 x 3.00 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

This rug is often referred to as a 'rug rug' because it will wear for centuries

Production is mainly to be found in the major cities of Beijing and Tianjin

This carpet is from the city of Tabriz and is handmade

which will last a lifetime

in this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

This piece has a delightful patina and has a 'softness' to it that suggest that it has

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes

The Lilihan rugs are using single -wefted  weave

Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis

Such rugs are made with thick high-quality wool

The genius of a master designer the various shades of tan and subdued orange/brown balance perfectly with the colour yellow that also appears restful and in harmony

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use