Persian Kashan

Persian KashanKashan rugs originated in the city of Kashan, central Persia's Isfahan Province. Known as the rugs of royalty for their royal palette of reds and blues, Kashans can be found in beige, olive green and grayish blue on the international market. The warp and weft are generally cotton, the pile is sheep's wool and the Persian knots are dense, resulting in a thick, durable carpet. Knotting styles, while generally fine, vary, and carpets can feature

Beautifully coloured and lavishly used

naturally dyed

Indian cashmere carpets – which are knotted from high-quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts – are becoming increasingly popular

with their cotton foundation (silk in the oldest

with a central

In smaller rugs and runners

and the sequence of the traditional Kurdish symbols woven into the textile clearly convey the hopes and dreams of the rug makers

these medium-sized

namely the Heriz with its medallion style

The most popular design is the

the first rug producing workshop was established in Tabriz

and is another fine addition to the Oriental rug family