The seller claimed this was a kashan 5X8 rug or dibri (sp) I bought it and paid a price gauged for a older nice decorative rug not as a particular collector item.

My research states there were two different type of elite city Kashan rugs made in the late 1800s early 1900. The research states it's not clear if there were actual workshops or just promotional to state a higher quality.

This is one case in which showing the rug'sfringe will not help since the fringe has been replaced to help stabilize the rug in a rather unique but professional manner.

Any information on the rug would be highly appreciate.

Thanks,

KAD over the years you've been very helpful and there is no question you're very knowledgeable, but in this situation I'm going to have to get a second opinion from someone who is actually seeing and touching the rug. The fringe is definitely replaced and I'll have to get the age checked. But again you've been very helpful over the years.

Looked at the Pictures again - old Kashan have blue wefts and different knot technic. Please post Close up Foto showing detail of fringe, shirazi and corner.
Still think it is Kashmir. But it is always a good idea to show it to some one in person.