Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.55 x 2.93 Gabeh

Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.55 x 2.93 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

The result is that while all Kerman carpets have something in common

This gives the carpet great presence

Like any other city in the rug weaving industry

Arak rug Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy

Shiraz Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

They include dense all over patterns

The field of the carpet has a crimson red base colour which matches the colour of the outer guard border

Having said that

dining area

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design

but with more motifs and objects woven into the borders