Persian Kashan Rug - 2.80 x 1.90 AT-TY-43 ConnoisseurZobeida, 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
and many of the carpets have backgrounds decorated with an interlaced pattern of flowers and branches
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or formal space
When the end of the field is reached there is a sense that the patterns may continue beyond the borders of the rug
The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre
The beautiful red and blue tones create a stunning combination of patterns
It is a central medallion carpet with flowers and vines everywhere
To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design
Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality
They are traded as Khorasan carpets in the Western market
Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago
The most prominent feature of this rug is the plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
