The Oriental Collection - Catalog - Page 20
REZAS CITY RUGS
Kashkuli
The Kashkulis are a subtribe of the Kashghai tribe in south western Persia, and they
are generally regarded as the world’s best rug knotters. The knotting is exquisite for
a tribal standard, and wefts of cotton or silk can be found. The wool yarns used for
the pile are very soft and silky and this gives the rugs a beautiful sheen.
A wide range of colours and patterns can be seen, but the most characteristic are
an adaptation of the classical Herati or fish pattern, and a prayer arch pattern with
cypress trees on either side. Kashkuli rugs are mostly produced in smaller sizes and
are found with knot densities of 250,000 to 350,000 knots per sqm.
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