Persian Kashan Rug - 3.05x2.00 Rug - Da 135 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
It is made from silk and comes from Qum in Iran
also produces very beautiful carpets of high quality and design
This piece has a delightful patina and has a 'softness' to it that suggest that it has
The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft
Border of palmette motifs and meandering vines
The central medallion in this rug has the presence of the most extraordinary navy blue
Qum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world
So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert
The name Ardabil comes from the Avesta and has the literal meaning of a tall holy place
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
The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz
This is a marvellous central medallion carpet that consists of a diamond framework and a single floral head surrounded by outwardly curling acanthus leaves
