Stunning Persian Kashan Wool Rug. Intricate vine and flower shapes in both the border and field in rich reds, blacks, creams, blues, pinks, and more, augmented in the four corners and the central diamond by the lush red field filled with larger garden elements. 

Size: 49 1/2 x 85 in. 

Kashan rugs originate from Kashan, 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 prehistoric humans. By the 17th Century Kashan was well established in the silk and wool rug industry, and to this day they are still woven in the time honored traditions of the old masters. Coveted by kings, at one time it was commonplace to see Kashan rugs hanging on palace walls all over the world. Extremely dense Persian knots are used to weave Kashan rugs, producing an exquisite object of art. The style has become so popular that various other countries, from Egypt to China, have begun producing “Kashan” rugs as well, with many variants now reflecting the origins of the weavers as much as the designs themselves.

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