Kashan
Kashan rugs, which originated in the city of Kashan along the historic Silk Road, have earned their outstanding reputation through first-class quality, refined craftsmanship and appealing designs. These rugs are made from high-quality sheep's wool. There are two quality levels of Kashan rugs, with Kashan Shadsar impressing with a higher knot density. These rugs are truly unique and make an outstanding highlight in your home.
Kashan rugs by Jakobson Carpets
Our Kashan carpets are elaborately handcrafted in Iran, more precisely in the city of Kashan. The production process is carried out with the utmost precision and takes time and care. We can guarantee the authenticity of our rugs as we have our own production facilities in Iran. Our primary aim is to offer top quality rugs to ensure that you are completely satisfied with our products and can have complete confidence in them. To give you extra peace of mind, we offer a generous 3-year guarantee and a 31-day returns policy. Every Kashan rug you purchase from us embodies not only master craftsmanship, but also our dedication to providing you with a high quality and authentic product. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Knot density of oriental carpets
The quality of a carpet is reflected in its fineness, which is defined by the knot density - the number of knots per square metre. This measure is not only an indicator of the precision of the craftsmanship, but also has a significant influence on the overall quality of the carpet. A higher knot density not only allows the creation of complex patterns, but also demonstrates the masterful skill of the craftsmen. The skilful knotting of fine knots creates a rug that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also impresses with its robustness and cultural significance. The knot density of our carpets can be found on the product page under the properties.
Knot density per square metre
(Kashan rugs in bold)
| Very rough | 40.000 - 70.000 |
| Rough | 70.000 - 125.000 |
| Average | 125.000 - 250.000 |
| Somewhat Fine | 250.000 - 360.000 |
| Fine | 360.000 - 500.000 |
| Very Fine | 500.000 - 1.000.000 |
| Extraordinarily Fine | Higher than 1.000.000 |
The production of a kashan rug
First-class Kashan carpets are often made from hand-spun wool, although silk and cotton are also used in certain cases. The conception of a carpet design is accompanied by the production of templates or patterns by the weavers, which serve as a guideline for the knotting. Through the skilful use of special techniques, the wool is knotted around the warp threads to form the desired pattern. This elaborate procedure requires considerable craftsmanship and many years of experience. Dyeing the wool in a variety of colours is a further step in achieving the desired colour scheme for the carpet. Traditionally, vegetable dyes were used for this. Each individual rug undergoes careful quality control to ensure that it meets the defined standards. Patterns, colours, knot density and overall quality are checked in detail.
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