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'''Kashan rugs''' originate from Kashan an oasis town along the Kavir desert, in central Iran. It is one of the oldest cities in Iran, with archeological excavations in the Sialk hills indicating that this area was the home of pre-historic humans. As early as the 17th century Kashan had a well established silk area rug industry. Kashan rugs is still woven in the time honored traditions of the old masters, utilizing the same basic designs. Coveting by kings, at one time it was commonplace to see Kashan rugs hanging on palace walls all over the world. It is for this reason that it is also referred to as “the palace carpet”. Extremely dense Persian knots are used to weave Kashan rugs, producing an exquisite object of art.{{citation needed}}
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Kashan rugs originate from Kashan an oasis town along the Kavir desert, in central Iran. It is one of the oldest cities in Iran, with archeological excavations in the Sialk hills indicating that this area was the home of pre-historic humans. As early as the 17th century Kashan had a well established silk area rug industry. Kashan rugs is still woven in the time honored traditions of the old masters, utilizing the same basic designs. Coveting by kings, at one time it was commonplace to see Kashan rugs hanging on palace walls all over the world. It is for this reason that it is also referred to as “the palace carpet”. Extremely dense Persian knots are used to weave Kashan rugs, producing an exquisite object of art.
 
 
 
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== History ==
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== Materials ==
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=== Foundation and Pile ===
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== Techniques and structures ==
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=== Color and dyeing ===
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=== Motifs and Designs ===
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=== Weaving techniques ===
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== Bibliography ==
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* Abraham Levi Moheban, (2015), ''[[The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets|The Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets: Twenty-Five Centuries of Weaving]]'', NewYork: Princeton Architectural Press.
 
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Revision as of 11:35, 4 December 2019

Kashan Rug
Kashan-Rugs-Rugman-Collection.jpg
Design of Kashan Rug (Rugman)
General information
NameKashan Rug
Original nameقالی کاشان
Alternative name(s)Kashan Carpet
Origin Iran: Isfahan
CategoryCity
Master designersAqa Seiyd Mirza Afsari, Amir Afsari, Other Names
Technical information
Common designsLachak Toranj, Afshan, Vagireh
Common colorsCrimson, Navy Blue, Cream, Beige, Blue, Green, Yellow
Dyeing methodNatural, Synthetic
Pile materialWool, Silk
Foundation materialCotton, Silk
Knot typeAsymmetrical (Persian), Jufti


Kashan rugs originate from Kashan an oasis town along the Kavir desert, in central Iran. It is one of the oldest cities in Iran, with archeological excavations in the Sialk hills indicating that this area was the home of pre-historic humans. As early as the 17th century Kashan had a well established silk area rug industry. Kashan rugs is still woven in the time honored traditions of the old masters, utilizing the same basic designs. Coveting by kings, at one time it was commonplace to see Kashan rugs hanging on palace walls all over the world. It is for this reason that it is also referred to as “the palace carpet”. Extremely dense Persian knots are used to weave Kashan rugs, producing an exquisite object of art.

History

Materials

Foundation and Pile

Techniques and structures

Color and dyeing

Motifs and Designs

Weaving techniques

See also

References

Bibliography