Hand-knotted area rug woven by master craftsmen in Kashan, an ancient oasis city
Accent rug really ties a room decor scheme together
Kashan rugs are among the most prized because of their unique, easily recognizable patterns and intricate curvilinear motifs
Kashan has a centuries-old economy based largely on rug weaving
Produces some of the finest carpets in the world
Rug features rich tones of in red, black, ivory, gray and olive
Story Behind the Art Kashan is a city in North Central Iran. Kashan is surrounded by desert and marginal land that does not provide a source of good wool. From roughly 1890 to 1930 the main source of wool was Manchester UK. That wool was fine soft garment wool that was processed in Manchester from Merino sheep. After 1930 the primary source of wool has been Sabzavar, a neighboring province of Kashan. Kashan rugs are the most conservative of all Persian rugs. They are not nearly as adventurous as Qum or as fine as Isfahan rugs but Kashan maintains a consistent look. Quality is a different matter. Often good sometimes great Kashan rugs are home production not workshop rugs. You can expect to find three distinct grades of Kashan from the high-end ultra fine examples to the Bazaar quality.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
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