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

their gorgeous rose-pink or rose-red fields are accented with azure and blue motifs and borders

The unique design characteristics of Karaja rugs distinguish them from other Northwestern Persian (Iranian) rugs and carpets

vary greatly

Often woven with gold and silver threads

Named after Mahallat in Southwestern Iran

the Kazak is distinguishable both in technique and colour variation

but rather as a dowry item

birds and trees in tribal motifs as well as geometrical diamonds

These carpets are extremely durable because of the strong wefts used in the process of knotting The contemporary design is extremely popular

high-end antique Tabriz rugs

vishapagorgs (dragon-carpets) and otsagorgs (serpent-carpets)

colour can be a distinguishing characteristic of the Shahsavan