KASHAN

Kashan is an ancient city on the road that goes from Teheran to Isfahan, in an arid region close to the Dasht-e-Kavir desert, and situated approximately 1000 meters above sea level. Along with its great rug-making tradition, the city has a rich history and many monuments. As early as the Safavid period Kashan was already famous for the its skilled, artistic weavers; in fact, the city was the home of a royal workshop for rugs, and many polonaises can be attributed to it. A subsequent period of decline lasted until the middle of the 19th century when rug-making was restored to its former splendour. Production in that period was so abundant that the late 19th century Kashans are among the most famous antique Persian rugs, and especially the Kashan Mohtasham that were made in the workshop of the weaver of the same name. Current quality is still excellent and the rugs are enjoying considerable success on the domestic and foreign markets - to the extent that Kashans with their classic floral patterns are considered the Persian Rugs par excellence.