8971 Shirvan Kilim 6 ft 8 in x 9 ft 5 in (203 x 287)

On the fringe of the central desert in Persia, Kashan has a well-deserved reputation for producing extremely fine quality traditional rugs. During Safavid times Kashan developed a reputation as one of the finest weaving centers of the world.  The city is located at the very heart of the central Persian carpet-making region and has given…