Rug Introductions: The Kashan

Facts About this Rug:

• The Kashan is a classical high-quality floral rug. Kashans do not use animal patterns

• Like the Tabriz, the Kashan is generally a Persian workshop rug. It's made indoors in a rudimentary family-run factory

• Hand-woven in the village of Kashan in Central Iran

• Contains High quality Merino wool on cotton foundation

• Colors come from vegetable dyes. The classical Kashan dyes are cochineal red and indigo blue. 

• Weaver uses a high density Sennah knot to produce this fine Kashan rug

Size: 

Kashans are typically 5 X 7 feet and in the larger sizes go to 10 X 14 feet

Price: 

Kashans generally run $3000 and up for 5 X 7 and 10 X 14 will run $15,000-$20,000 for the larger sizes.