Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.47 x 3.16 tabrizZobeida, 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
Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade
100% wool pile & organic dyes
Shahsavan literally means “For those who love the Shah” in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia
The patterns and shapes are magnificent
The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft
This magnificent central motif carpet is an amazing balance of colours and ideas
and is of the same colours as the spandrels and guard borders
Many patterns and colors are used
The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan
and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping
It has great charm and creates a sense of being in a garden
Colours are varied and often vivid ivory and white being the popular colours for the field
