Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 3.97 x 2.97 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
enhancing both modern and traditional furniture
it has a history dating back more than 2000 years
Its population of nearly 120
Several years ago a company named Rugman invested a significant amount of money to create workshops in the region to weave chobi rugs
Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 – 1629)
2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe
Afshar The Afhar are tent-dwellers
which whilst luxurious
It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders
and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'
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rebirth and curvilinear in shape