Size: 198 x 142 cm
Origin: Persian Kashan
Pile: 100% wool
Weave: Handwoven
In Kashan, the inability to gain a livelihood from the inhospitable land led the population to turn their hands to industry and make their town the principal centre in Persia for the production of fine textiles in cotton, wool, and silk, as well as fine carpets. They also created a very famous essence, named rose-water, which is sought after all around the world.
Zobeida, the favorite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed, established the town of Kashan, which is situated between Tehran and Isfahan. The town of Kashan is the third in the long line of towns that follow each other at distances of from 75 to 150 miles along the western fringe of the Great Desert on the highway to India.
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 “Kashan.” Due to the very high quality of the wool, the very fine weaving, the beautiful colours and designs, Kashan has come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets.
The warp and weft are made of cotton or silk. The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs.