The Kashan rugs are considered to be one of the oldest styles of
Persian rugs and originate from the 16th Century. Most of the
production of Kashan rugs stopped after the invasion of the Afghans in 1722 and
they were not heard about in great detail until the 20th Century.
Due to wool not being made available around the area of Kashan,
because of the desert, most of the rugs were made of silk. This has changed
over time since wool is not more available and is less expensive. The wool that
was used in the past was very soft and shipped out from Manchester, United
Kingdom. The grains were much smaller and finer than those of current Iranian
wool.
While they were traditionally hand-made, that is no longer becoming
the case for many Kashan rugs. It is more acceptable to use modern machines to
help with the production, which helps cut the cost and the time it takes to
make them. Now, most are made of one hundred percent wool and have no fringes.
Wool is considered one of the best materials to use because it is so
easy to dye and it is thick. The thickness of the Kashan rugs helps with
keeping floors warm as well as limiting the amount of sound that can be heard –
making them perfect for people who live in flats and apartments.
The patterns can differ but they do generally follow the basic
pattern produced back in the 16th Century. These patterns have been
adapted and changed to fit with the more recent times and forms of making them.
The colors also vary; many of the normal colors are red, beige and blue.
However, this does depend on how intricate the design is. The Kashan rugs vary
in colors and design so much that there will be something for any décor and
personal tastes.
Kashan rugs are very expensive, due to the high quality that all
Persian rugs have. The antique Kashan rugs are very expensive, simply because
of how old they are and the time that it took people to make them. The more
recent Kashan rugs are a little more affordable but they are lower in quality,
which can put some people off.
Most antique Kashan rugs can be found in antique stores or at
auction, although there are a number of larger stores that will sell the more
recent rugs. The stores can be found in most cities or on the Internet.
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