A Kashan rug is a type of
Persian rug from the area of
Kashan. Kashan is a city in
Isfahan province in North
Central Iran, historically known
as a major center of the garment
trade.
The finest quality rugs from
Kashan were called Mohtashem.
Today, it is generally assumed
that Mohtashem is an indication
of fine Kashan workshop
production rather than a firm
attribution. However, with the
existence of some signed
Mohtashem rugs it is certain
that the workshop existed. The
early Kashans were made with
Manchester wool and are softer
to touch. Some of the best
Kashans are from Ardistan and
excellent ones are also produced
in Yazd and Kashmar in Khorasan.
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