VINTAGE PERSIAN KASHAN HAND KNOTTED RUG, 9.8 x 12.9 (295cm x 389cm)

Made In: Persia (Iran) – 26-591 - $1,200.00

Style: Kashan

Design: Traditional Floral Medallion

Exact Size: 9ft 8in x 12ft 9in, 103.8lbs (295cm x 389cm, 47.2kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Full to Medium

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Navy Blue

Border Color: Red

Condition/Description: Offered here is a vintage Persian Kashan rug, was hand knotted in Iran of 100 percent natural wool on a cotton foundation. This rug is 60+ years old, has full to medium, wool piles and is in excellent condition for its age. This Persian Kashan carpet features an elaborate floral medallion composition executed across a richly saturated ruby-red field with scrolling vinery, palmettes, and intricate arabesque detailing throughout. The carpet is framed by a deep navy floral border with ivory guard borders. No holes or repairs, plush and soft. This rug was acquired from an established rug merchant. Cleaned and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $300.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid. 9ft 8in x 12ft 9in, 103.8lbs (295cm x 389cm, 47.2kg) Lot Ref 26-591

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.