Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'9'' x 8'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'9'' x 8'1''. Three levels of arabesques, the primary one in green
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'9'' x 8'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'9'' x 8'1''. Three levels of arabesques, the primary one in green
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0" x 6'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0" x 6'10''. More than 95% of all "Mohtasham" rugs are wool-piled
Silk
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8'7'' x 11'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8'7'' x 11'4''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 3'11'' x 6'7''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 3'11'' x 6'7''. This antique "Mohtasham" scatter shows chunky, angular
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9'0" x 12'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kashan rug, measures: 9' x 12'6''. From the later antique Mohtasham era, this finely woven
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'6'' x 10'9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 7.6'' x 10.9''. The pinched and pointed cartouche-form subfield is not
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'7'' x 7'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'7'' x 7'0''
Wool, Cotton
Traditional Handwoven Wool Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Kashan Mohtasham rug has a dusty pink field with horizontal rows
Wool
Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8'4'' x 11'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8'4'' x 11'4''. A tall lozenge medallion with slightly concave edges
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4'' x 6'11''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4'' x 6'11''. The old ivory sub-field is densely occupied by a
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9'11'' x 13'0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9'11'' x 13'. A "second generation" Mohtasham from central Persia
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5'' x 7'3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5'' x 7'3''. A lightly stepped red diamond medallion encloses dense
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug - Size: 12'0x10'0
By Mohtashem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Mohtasham Rug in Wool and Cotton 12'0x10'0 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4'' x 6'5''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4'' x 6'5''. The rust red sub-field of this finely woven, central
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Mohtasham Kashan rug. 18'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Worn 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
color shading, a technique known as abrash. In Mohtasham Kashn carpets dating from 1850 or earlier, the
Wool
Superfine Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Bolster Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Rare bolster size pillow made from a 19th century fine Mohtasham Kashan rug. 12''' x 23''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'7'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'7'' x 6'8''. This unusual early 20th century central Persian town
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare late 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug with the most mesmerizing
Wool
Zabihi Collection Exquisite Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pillow made from a 19th century antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Poly Fill insert and zipper
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow with Lazy Lines
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug with lazy line texture. zipper closure and
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 13'3'' x 20'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 13.3'' x 20'4''. The ruby red field supports a four by six array of
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'6'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
, perhaps from the famed Mohtasham atelier. Measures: 4'6'' x 6'8''.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9'9" x 15’4”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9'9" x 15’4” The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Natural Dye Kashan Mohtasham Revival Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Mohtasham is a stunning pile of woven wool that features stylized medallions that forms grandiose
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’3" x 9’11"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’3" x 9’11". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’5” x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’5” x 10’0". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Area Rug 10’2” x 17’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Area Rug 10’2” x 17’0". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Area Rug 4’6" x 6'9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Area Rug 4’6" x 6'9". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of
Wool, Cotton
Fine Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8’4” x 11’4”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8’4” x 11’4”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'3" x 10’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'3" x 10’6”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9’2" x 12’4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9’2" x 12’4". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9’2" x 12’5”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 9’2" x 12’5”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'9" x 9’9”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'9" x 9’9”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’4” x 6’8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’4” x 6’8". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’6" x 6’11"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’6" x 6’11". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’2” x 7’1”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’2” x 7’1”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’2" x 6’3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’2" x 6’3". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’3" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’3" x 6’5". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5" x 6’8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5" x 6’8". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4" x 6’5". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’5” x 16’1”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’5” x 16’1”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’5" x 13’1"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’5" x 13’1". The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5" x 6’9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5" x 6’9". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’4" x 6’6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’4" x 6’6". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4" x 6’5". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’4” x 14’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 10’4” x 14’6”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'2" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'2" x 6’5". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'3" x 6’8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'3" x 6’8". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'6'' x 10'3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7'6'' x 10'3''. The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'6'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'6'' x 6'6''. The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’7” x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of Mohtashams, from 1880 to WWI, with imported
Wool
Antique 19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug 1880s-1890s
Located in Doha, QA
rugs and carpets. This Mohtasham has a superior quality of wool and very finely woven and that’s why it
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4" x 6’3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'4" x 6’3".
Wool, Cotton
Antique Fine Mohtasham Kashan Rug 5'5" x 8’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fine Mohtasham Kashan Rug 5'5" x 8’8”. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room
Wool, Cotton
Hand Knotted Mohtasham Rug Depicts Ahmad Shah Qajar
Located in London, GB
Exquisite quality Mohtasham rug depicts ruler Ahmed shah Qajar
Wool
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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