Antique Kashan carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kashan carpet, Early 20th Century This early 20th-century Kashan carpet presents a floral
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Kashan Carpets
Wool
Antique Kashan carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kashan carpet, Early 20th Century This early 20th-century Kashan carpet presents a floral
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet 7' x 10'
Silk
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet, Most Beautiful
Located in Evanston, IL
You could possess an exquisite antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet steeped in a captivating
Wool
Antique Mohtashem Kashan Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mohtashem Kashan carpet made in Persia
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet ( 10' x 14' - 305 x 427 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet ( 10' x 14' - 305 x 427 )
Wool
$18,750Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Golden Manchester Kashan Carpet, The Finest, 10' x 14'
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Golden Manchester Kashan Carpet, The Finest, 10' x 14', c-1910, Super fine antique handmade
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet ( 3' x 3'6" - 92 x 108 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet ( 3' x 3'6" - 92 x 108 )
Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet ( 10'4" x 16'10" - 315 x 513 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet ( 10'4" x 16'10" - 315 x 513 )
Wool
Antique 1850 Kashan Carpet with Floral Shah Abbas Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
A rare and beautifully proportioned antique Kashan carpet dating to circa 1850, showcasing the
Wool
1900s Fuchsia Red Antique Formal Persian Kashan Carpet 4'6"x6'10" Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet. 4'6" x 6'10" This exceptional early 20th-century
Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Silk & Wool Kashan Carpet ( 4'4" x 6'6' - 132 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Silk & Wool Kashan Carpet ( 4'4" x 6'6' - 132 x 198 )
Silk, Wool
Antique Persian Dabbir Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Carpet to Kashan in the 16th century particularly of the so-called small silk Kashan Persian Carpet group
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
highly prized with its exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. Kashan carpets represent an exclusive
Silk
1890s RedRust Medallion Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet 8'2''x11'4'' Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet ( 8'2'' x 11'4'' - 250 x 345 ) Antique Kashan
Wool
$7,439Sale Price|38% Off
Antique Manchester Wool Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
carpet production was very minor until the 20th century. Historically, Kashan was a major center in the
Wool
1890s Antique Persian Kashan Carpet, Afshan Design in Kork Wool, 10' x 16'
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Persian Kashan carpet with Afshan design was completed in kork wool, circa 1890
Wool
1880s Rose Garden Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet 11'4"x17'6" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet 11'4" x 17'6" Antique Large Kashan - Mohtasham
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Kashan Mat in good overall condition Details rug no. 30692 size 1' 9" x 1' 10" (53 x
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century finely woven Persian Kashan rug. 4'6'' x 6'9''
Wool
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fine Persian Manchester Wool Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
design, color, and materials as well. Manchester kashan rugs and carpets are given such name in
Wool
Antique Persian Red Kashan Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
condition central Persian town carpet of English-spun wool The red field with colored bands and palmettes
Wool
1890s Beige Tree of Life Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet 7'7''x10'3'' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet ( 7' 7'' x 10' 3'' - 232 x 313 cm ) Antique Kashan
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet, Traditional, Soft, Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Mohtsham Kashan Carpets, renowned for their exceptional quality and intricate designs
Wool
Antique Persian Manchester Kashan Carpet, 8'11" x 12'6".
Located in Evanston, IL
A Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran. There was
Wool
$28,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet, Ivory ground, Ivory Border, Blue, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mohtsham Kashan Carpets, renowned for their exceptional quality and intricate designs, represent a
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77162 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'00. Signed by the esteemed master
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Carpet, Rust Field, Center Medallion, Blue Borders
Located in New York, NY
This finely woven central Persian town carpet with a particularly velvety pile was woven during the
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet, Traditional, Ivory, Blue, Green, Reds
Located in Port Washington, NY
. He is said to have settled in Kashan at the end of the 19th century to Revive knotting artistry. In
Wool
1920's Antique Kashan Carpet with Modern Style, Noble Kings Shahnameh
Located in Dallas, TX
inscriptions, this Kashan tableau carpet tells a timeless story of skill, humility, and redemption, accompanied
Wool
$27,843Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory, Antique Persian Bakhtiar, Signed by Kashan Carpets, Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Silk Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Silk Kashan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with an
Silk
Antique Persian Red Gold Navy Manchester Wool Kashan Small Area Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Manchester wool Kashan carpets are given such name in attribution to Manchester London, where the
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kashan carpet with all-over floral pattern on a dark indigo
Wool
Antique Red Navy Blue Persian Manchester Wool Kashan Large Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
manufacturer of Manchester Wool Kashan carpets. Manchester Wool Kashan carpets are given such name in
Wool
Antique Gold Navy Persian Manchester Wool Kashan Rug, circa 1880-1900
Located in New York, NY
condition with a full pile and a wonderful example of this variety of carpet. Manchester Wool Kashan
Wool
Worn 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
of Kashan carpets that utilizes non-traditional designs and color palettes is the “Motashem Kashan
Wool
Antique Persian Red and Ivory Floral Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug c. 1850-1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kashan carpets are among the finest Persian rugs. They are woven in workshops of the city
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Accent size Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
a Late 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'3'' x 6'6'' The most rare group of Kashan carpets
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Museum Caliber Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality astonishing mid-19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug. This carpet is just as gorgeous
Wool
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Mohtesham Kashan Oriental Carpet, Large Size, with Weaver's Mark
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary antique Persian Mohtesham Kashan carpet, circa 1890, size 17'0 x 13'8. This is an
Wool
Antique Persian Red Light Blue Navy Blue Floral Mohtasham Kashan Rug circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kashan carpets are among the finest Persian rugs. They are woven in workshops of the city
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Room size Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
. 8554 size 12' x 17' 5" (366 x 531 cm The most rare group of Kashan carpets that utilizes non
Wool
Antique Large Persian Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
the 19th and early 20th century, carpet producers in Kashan gained access to wool from both the local
Wool
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0'' x 6'2''
Located in New York, NY
woven example from the first generation of revived Kashan carpet weaving. The ecru field shelters a
Wool, Cotton
Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kashan Rug 14986, Early 20th Century This classic early twentieth-century Kashan carpet paints
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug With a All-Over Design On A Red Field and Blue Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 10'6'' x 13'10''. This Antique Kashan carpet, features a luscious palette, with branching floral motifs
Wool
Antique 19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug 1880s-1890s
Located in Doha, QA
belongs to an elite class of Kashan carpets. It has a beautiful teardrop medallion in the middle and
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Traditional Antique Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
and turn-of-the-20th century Kashan carpets, be they of the Manchester wool type or the Mohtasham
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Manchester Kashan Rug with Forest Garden Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique Kurk Manchester Kashan carpet represents the highest levels of mastery achieved by the early 20th
Wool
Early 1900s Persian Kashan in Floral Pattern in Navy Blue, French Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
exceptional artistry and luminous, resilient wool quality, Kashan carpets like this outstanding example embody
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Turquoise Color
Located in Barrington, IL
resilient quality of the wool used in this Kashan carpet is a testament to its superior craftsmanship and
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan in a Floral Pattern in Red, Ivory, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
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Antique Kashan Persian Silk Rug, Polychromatic Compartment Grid - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Isfahani city of Kashan circa 1890-1900. On the Design: This magnificent antique Silk Kashan carpet is a
Wool
Antique Kashan Persian Silk Rug with All-Over Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Isfahani city of Kashan circa 1890-1900. On the Design: This magnificent antique Silk Kashan carpet is a
Wool
Early 1900s Persian Kashan Area Rug in Navy, Ivory, Red, Green, and Tan
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the early 1900s, showcases the
Wool, Cotton
$19,920Sale Price|43% Off
19th Century Oversized Manchester Kashan in Allover Pattern in Burgundy, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Area Rug in Floral Design in Navy, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
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Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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