Persian Kashan Rug - 3.57x2.47 Rug - Ah 377 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
Afshar Carpets The Afhar are tent-dwellers
They are often knotted entirely in silk
It will serve as a legacy
The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian carpet
This beautiful silk carpet was made in the city of Qum
following imports of post Mughal Empire
Weaving often represents the only source of income for the family
It is made form wool and comes from the wool of Tabriz
This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field
the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan
There is a great sense of luxury
Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets
