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Kashan is an oasis town along the Kavir desert, in
central Iran. It is one of the oldest cities in Iran, with archeological
excavations in the Sialk hills indicating that this area was the home of
pre-historic humans. As early as the 17th century Kashan had a well
established silk area rug industry. A Kashan area rug is still woven in
the time honored traditions of the old masters, utilizing the same basic
designs. Coveting by kings, at one time it was commonplace to see a
Kashan area rug hanging on palace walls all over the world. It is for
this reason that it is also referred to as “the palace carpet”.
Extremely dense Persian knots are used to weave a Kashan area rug,
producing an exquisite object of art.
Almost every Kashan area rug is woven with a variation of the same basic
pattern - a single medallion in the center, and Persian floral motifs
including arabesques, flower stems, palmettos, rosettes, and blossom and
leaf motifs forming extremely dense patterns. Most frequently shades of
red, blue, beige, and ivory are found on the field of a Kashan area rug,
with a variety of contrasting colors making up the design.
The foundation of a Kashan area rug is cotton, except in very fine
pieces where it is pure silk. The remaining materials may be wool, silk,
or a combination of the two. The wool that is used on a Kashan area rug
is often kurk wool – very fine quality from the neck of the lamb.
Although they are available in a range of sizes, they majority of rugs
are mid-size. Revered for its very fine quality, the Kashan area rug was
once the preferred rug of royalty and buyers who would accept no less
than the best. These classically beautiful and elegant rugs have been
known to last for centuries and will add “the royal touch” to your home.

Large Size Beige Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 8x10 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
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Palace Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 12x15 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
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Large Size Blue-Navy Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
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Large Size Green Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool
Among the finest handmade carpets ever made, Isfahan rugs are the
pinnacle of the Persian carpet. In an enchanted city, renowned for
its taste and finesse, these carpets are of great delicacy and
utmost intricacy. The city of Isfahan holds pride of...Read
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Large Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Beige Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 9x12 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Beige Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Blue-Navy Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 9x12 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Blue-Navy Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 9x12 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 10x13 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Large Size Blue-Navy Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 7x10 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
|

Palace Size Red Kashan Persian Oriental Area Rug 12x15 Wool
Kashan is an important city in central Iran, with a magnificent
history of carpet weaving dating from the 16th century. Classic
pieces show a diamond-shaped medallion with small matching spandrels
on a floral field, but all-over fields of Shah Abbas ...Read
More
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