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Kashan is an
ancient Persian city renowned for its magnificent carpets. Its
natives proudly share in the respect given to these. In the
past, kings and rulers from afar would come in person to
purchase rugs from Kashan. On display in major museums around
the world, some older pieces date from the 16th or 17th century
when Kashan was given one of the first Royal workshops, and
became one of main canters responsible for the legend of the
Persian carpet. Some scholars, to be the city where the famous
‘Ardebil’ carpets might have been woven, think it. By the end of
the Second World War, it was estimated that the city of Kashan
could operate some 12,000 professional looms simultaneously. The
famous asymmetrical Persian knot is the only one used in the
weaving of these fine carpets, with patterns ranging from the
classic medallion, through fields of Shah Abbas flowers, to
magnificent pictorial and hunting scenes. The materials can be
all wool, all silk (the famous "Silk Kashans'), or a combination
of the two. The foundations are generally of cotton, except in
the finest pieces where it is of Silk |
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USA $99