Persian Kashan Rug - 3.00 x 2.05 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
This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is a butterfly shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field
A highly stylised carpet with wonderful curvilinear shapes contained within geometric borders
This amazingly beautiful central medallion carpet
A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan
The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance
with the borders that also containing such motifs
Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her
Some modern weavers have begun to favour bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design
ranging from classical reds to vibrant greens and golds
This Persian Qum carpet features the symbolic Tree of Life with birds that bring messages of good news from heaven
It has a central medallion and magnificent broad main guard border
They are like Nain rugs but more rustic
