Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.13 x 3.00 BalouchiZobeida, 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
This is a handmade rug from the city of Isfahan constructed on a silk foundation
or three pendant-shaped medallions on an Open Field
The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases
Ram’s Horn
and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design
with its high wool quality
Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection
with soumak fabrics used for bedding known as soumak mafrash
whilst in harmony is also alive
more formal Persian carpets
It would look delightful in any setting and will give its owner and future generations much happiness when they gaze at it and take in its beauty
City rugs are produced on order in structured settings in bigger towns
