Kashan
Type: Persian carpet
Location: South Tehran, Iran (formerly Persia)
Knot Density: 100,000 - 400,000 knots per square meter
Characteristics: Central medallion; floral pattern; predominantly blue, red, and beige colors
Pile: Mainly high quality wool, sometimes with silk
Kashan is a historic city located south of Tehran in Iran, between Isfahan and Tehran. The region is known for its carpet-making traditions and quality.
Popular tourist attractions include the Finn Gardens, 19th century merchant buildings and the bazaar.
Kashan was once an important trading post on the Silk Road and is highly prized for its traditional methods and craftsmanship: during the Safavid period (1502-1736), high-quality carpets were produced here and, after a brief decline at the end of the 19th century, the area has since regained its popularity.
The famous Ardebil carpets, on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, are also believed to have been made in Kashan.
Finn Garden
Boroujerdi House
Origin
Isfahan
Many of the designs look like you are looking up at the ceiling from inside a mosque.