This rug is the Kashan design, one of the oldest and finest on the market. Kashan design is a fantastic choice who are looking to make their first rug purchase. The origin of the Kashan design dates back to the 17th century though some experts believe that some of the Kashan’s designs drawback to the 16th century. Wool is a natural textile fibre and one of the most sought after materials for rug making. Wool rugs are highly durable and perfectly capable of resisting wear and tear of everyday use. Wool has a naturally dirt-repelling effect and is easy to keep clean. It is also flame resistant and characteristically retains it’s shaped so that the pile of the rug always rises