Kashan is located in the centre of Iran in the Isfahan province and is one of Iran's oldest cities. Beautiful Kashan rugs have been crafted here since the 16th and 17th century, during the Safavid dynasty, with many scholars believing that some of the smaller silk designs date back to the early 16th century. For many, when they think of a Persian rug, the image they see in their head is that of the traditional Kashan rug with central medallion on a red field with navy and ivory borders.The rugs are knotted using the Persian (or asymmetrical) knot, tied to stunning regularity on a cotton, or for the finest rugs, silk foundation (warp and weft). Kashan rugs are typically high-quality, many incorporating silk into their designs. The foundation tends to be cotton however some of the finest examples may be pure silk. The wool should be soft and the pile tightly and evenly knotted. The knot count (KPSI) can range from 100 to over 800 per square inch. The majority of Kashan carpets today have a similar design with a central medallion and Persian floral motifs, largely incorporating the Shah Abassi motif forming the pattern, however as with most regions, designs can and do vary. Antique Kashan rugs are amongst the most beautiful rugs of Iran with with natural dyes and stunning natural patinas. Popular colours are ivory, red, blue and soft greens.

12.1 x 8.9 ft