The pearl of Iranian deserts is the birthplace of many arts and crafts. Tilework or Kashi-kari is one of the many arts perfected by Iranians and it is notable that the Persian word for tile (kashi) is derived from the name of this city. Zaribafi or the art of weaving with a gold string has been passed from fathers to sons in Kashan Bazar for over 2,000 years in Iran
Kashan rugs are among the finest and most expensive Persian rugs in the world