Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 4.07 x 2.97 Rug - TY884 Square

Persian Rug - Kashan Rug - 4.07 x 2.97 Rug - TY884 SquareZobeida, 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

The colours are also lighter

Traditionally

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan

It is made form wool and comes from the wool of Tabriz

Hunting scenes

and craftsmen to the highest standard of design

showing the depths of the universe

The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots

It is a statement of much beauty

So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert

a smooth front face and a ragged back

It is from the city of Qum and is made form silk