Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 2.90 x 2.00 Rug - AH484 Tribal

Persian Rug - Kashmar Rug - 2.90 x 2.00 Rug - AH484 TribalKashmar rugs originate from Kashmar, small city located in the Province of Khorassan, just southwest of Mashad. It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs. The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s. They are quite rare and historically very important. Much the same as books, Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life

In the top corners a repetition of the flower pattern

The Kashan district is possibly one of the best producers of Persian carpets

which provides much life and vitality to the carpet

Chobi was developed in Lahore and Weaving centres were set up in border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan where they were mostly produced for the North American market

which whilst luxurious

The carpet is made of the finest materials and is from the city of Isfahan

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiari rug with a pictorial garden design of hexagonal panels depicting cypress pines

Isfahan production has been considered by many to be the most refined

This truly amazing central medallion carpet was made in the city of Tabriz

Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field

but some may show cotton wefts and cotton edges

The most prominent feature of this rug is the plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring