VINTAGE PERSIAN KASHAN HAND KNOTTED RUG, 8.0 x 11.4 (244cm x 345cm)

Made In: Persia (Iran) – 26-293 

Style: Kashan Rug

Design: Floral Medallion

Exact Size: 8ft 0in x 11ft 4in, 60.0lbs (244cm x 345cm, 27.3kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Medium

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Red

Border Color: Navy Blue

$1,200.00

Condition/Description: Vintage Persian Kashan rug was hand knotted in Iran of 100 percent natural wool on a cotton foundation. This rug is 50+ years old, has medium wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. This rug showcases the timeless elegance of classical Persian design with a richly saturated red field and intricately detailed floral medallion composition. At the center, a finely drawn medallion anchors a field filled with scrolling vines, palmettes, and floral sprays in the traditional Shah Abbas style. The composition is framed by a deep navy border densely populated with floral motifs, creating a striking contrast that enhances the rug’s visual depth and symmetry. Kashan carpets are among the most recognizable and sought-after of all Persian rugs, known for their refined drawing, balanced compositions, and enduring decorative appeal. This example offers the classic color palette and design language that continues to perform strongly in both traditional and modern interiors. The rich red field provides warmth and presence, while the navy border adds structure and sophistication — a combination favored by decorators and collectors alike. This rug came from an established rug merchant. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $275.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid.

The common design of a Kashan centers around a medallion, curved linear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques designs encompass it throughout its surface area. From the medallion, the work across the rugs body is densely designed, giving it a thorough amount of character and originality that sets it apart from other Persian rug styles. Many Persian Kashan rugs follow a medallion-and-corner pattern, sometimes referred to as the book-cover or Koran design. The design, which arose during the 15th and 16th centuries, takes its inspiration from the beautifully tooled leather covers that were used to bind the Koran. The covers themselves were based on the intricate patterns found in the dome of mosques. The traditional colors used in Iranian Kashans are rich reds, blues, ivory, yellow, burnt orange and sometimes green. This classic design, like all hand knotted rugs, comes in a variety of qualities. These carpets have a 100 percent wool pile on a cotton base. The pile is clipped relatively short to allow the clarity of the design to come through. These rugs are typically dense and heavy.