Detail of a Persian silk hunting carpet from Kāshān, Iran, 16th century.

The fame of Kashan carpets has spread worldwide since ancient times. Kashan carpets are known as one of the most famous and exquisite carpets in the world. The history of Kashan carpet production dates back to the history of Iran. If we want to talk about the pinnacle of Persian carpet weaving art, we must certainly mention the Safavid era.

Before the Safavids, the Timurids ruled over Iran. In the late Timurid and Safavid eras,
Iranian painting art experienced significant growth. This art began to incorporate color into carpet designs, creating beautiful and unique patterns for Iranian carpets. Kashan carpets experienced remarkable growth during the Safavid period.