Persian Kashan Wool Rug - 4.05 x 2.96 TurkamanZobeida, 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
Chinese rugs are quite durable models
Milas rugs are among the most collectable Turkish village rugs
Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen
with its high wool quality
The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east
It is decorated with leaf
with bright unexpected colours and playful patterns
some carpets have a design with repeating patterns
Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field
The manufacturing of carpets today is extensive and the quality varies from excellent handicrafts to simple and cheap bazaar qualities
but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges
Their primary occupation is sheep husbandry and handicraft such as many ornamental weavings: saddlebags
