Crafts of Kashan: carpets, velvet, rosewater and tiles

Highlights

• Kashan carpets with dense medallion designs
• Historic silk velvet and brocade
• Medieval lustre tile heritage
• Gach-bori and gereh-chini in historic houses

When to go

The spring rosewater season (around May) draws visitors to Qamsar and Niasar nearby.

A note on this guide

This guide is general information from the CraftPersia editorial team and has not been reviewed by a specialist. Prices, workshop locations and practices change; check current details before travelling or buying.