Persian Kashan Rug - 4.05 x 2.95 Square

Persian Kashan Rug - 4.05 x 2.95 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

A Masterpiece for Any Interior

The warp on Ardabil rugs is mostly cotton

It is made of wool and from Najafabad

The intricate patterns and wonderful guard borders add a touch of elegance to any room

Qom  rugs (or Qum

The field contains motifs representing nature and in particular spring

shrubs & trees

Such motifs are often seen as a symbol long life

The carpet is divided into individual squares with animals and plants acting as symbols

This motif is often found in a cluster (all-over pattern)

So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert

An extremely beautiful prayer rug