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The historical background of Kashan carpet weaving craft dates back to ancient time. The carpets of the late thirteen century solar calendar were very popular due to their delicate weaving and the soft wool which was form the Merino wool imported by workshop owners for their special orders.<br>

The historical background of Kashan carpet weaving craft dates back to ancient time. The carpets of the late thirteen century solar calendar were very popular due to their delicate weaving and the soft wool which was form the Merino wool imported by workshop owners for their special orders.<br>

==Raw material, dyeing and weaving==

===Raw material, dyeing and weaving===

The knots used in Kashan and its Villages is [[Symmetrical Knot|symmetrical]] and its warp is known as Farsi.<br>

The knots used in Kashan and its Villages is [[Symmetrical Knot|symmetrical]] and its warp is known as Farsi.<br>

The loom is fixed vertically and usually made of wood. The row counts of the carpets range from 35 to 60 and are even in numbers. 70 knots per 6.5 cm is usually woven for very precious types.<br>

The loom is fixed vertically and usually made of wood. The row counts of the carpets range from 35 to 60 and are even in numbers. 70 knots per 6.5 cm is usually woven for very precious types.<br>

Among the important centers for Kashan carpet weaving are Bidgol, Aran, Ghamsar and Gholestaneh towns.<br>

Among the important centers for Kashan carpet weaving are Bidgol, Aran, Ghamsar and Gholestaneh towns.<br>

==Design, Pattern and Color==

===Design, Pattern and Color===

We can state that for a long time, all corner, Palmette, medallion designs and patterns and the beautiful bushes and flowers in the red background were known to be the original design of the Kashan carpets. Today, other designs are included such as [[vase]] design, Corner design, [[Medallion]], [[Islimi|Eslimi]] (Arabesque), [[hunting]], Sheikh Safi, and Gol Farang are among the important designs used in Kashan carpets. The different patterns of Palmette flower design in different styles are known to be the main decorating elements of Kashan carpets. The dark and red colors such as blue,  green, yellow, black, cream, pink, light blue and dark blue are among the major colors used in Kashan carpets. It can be said that most of the recent woven carpets in Kashan have a cream or red background and the cream is used more than the red.

We can state that for a long time, all corner, Palmette, medallion designs and patterns and the beautiful bushes and flowers in the red background were known to be the original design of the Kashan carpets. Today, other designs are included such as [[vase]] design, Corner design, [[Medallion]], [[Islimi|Eslimi]] (Arabesque), [[hunting]], Sheikh Safi, and Gol Farang are among the important designs used in Kashan carpets. The different patterns of Palmette flower design in different styles are known to be the main decorating elements of Kashan carpets. The dark and red colors such as blue,  green, yellow, black, cream, pink, light blue and dark blue are among the major colors used in Kashan carpets. It can be said that most of the recent woven carpets in Kashan have a cream or red background and the cream is used more than the red.

Haj molla Mohsen Mohtasham, Seiyed Mohammad Mir Alavi and Mohammad Ali Farshchi, the Ataie brothers, Mohammad Dabir-ol-sanaye, Molla Mahmood, Mohammad Tavakoli, Haj Hasan Farshchi, Haj Mohammad Jaafar Isfahanian, Hossein Kashi, Hossein Etminan & Reza Sadaghiani are among the famous producers of Kashan carpets.

Haj molla Mohsen Mohtasham, Seiyed Mohammad Mir Alavi and Mohammad Ali Farshchi, the Ataie brothers, Mohammad Dabir-ol-sanaye, Molla Mahmood, Mohammad Tavakoli, Haj Hasan Farshchi, Haj Mohammad Jaafar Isfahanian, Hossein Kashi, Hossein Etminan & Reza Sadaghiani are among the famous producers of Kashan carpets.