Kashgai/Qashkai Rug
These are the largest nomadic tribes in central Iran that still migrate the ancient routes, some 800 km twice a year with their families, animals, tents and other belonging. Weaving carpets and kilims in their traditional designs that have been passed on from previous generations have always been part of their daily life. Kilims with geometric designs and vibrant colours have been used daily to cover their belongings inside the tent and on the floor as it is light and practical. Mostly use their local wool which they often sheer themselves and use a mixture of vegetable dyes that results in vibrant irregular beautiful shades. Today the majority of Kashgai Kilims are made by the same nomads that are now settled around the ancient city of Shiraz where they make more regular and practical sizes. It is widely considered that they are some of the most creative and artistic people regarding the variety of designs, colours which they generally get inspired by their surroundings. . .
Persian Fine Nain With Silk Highlights
70 Km away from the historical city of Isfahan, there is a small town called Nain. Around the turn of the century, Nain's population adopted the art of carpet weaving. These rugs are regarded as some of the most exceptional quality carpets using fine wool and silk, woven onto a very fine cotton warp and weft. One can distinguish how fine a Nain carpet is, by counting the number of layers in a thread in one of the fringes of the rug. The quality is classified as 6La and 9La, where "La" in Farsi ( Iranian language) means layer. The lower the number, the higher the density of the knot. Additionally, its designs are usually inspired by the beautiful blue and white tiled mosques, where silk is often used in the outlines to give a more luxurious and to enhance the decoration.
