Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug backed with blue cotton
Antique 19th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug backed with blue cotton
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pillow made from the 19th century antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Poly Fill insert and
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
$31,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 93.31 in L 137.01 in
19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug in Navy, Rust, and Ivory Wool
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This 19th-century Mohtasham Kashan rug represents one of the most admired traditions in fine carpet
Wool
Antique 19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug 1880s-1890s
Located in Doha, QA
This outstanding Mohtasham Kashan from 1880s is a true piece of art. It has a very complex
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
Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug zipper closure and poly fill insert provided
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mohtasham Medallion Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug. 19'' x 20''
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
Finely woven Mohtasham Kashan Design in Soft Tan, Light Blue 9'3 x 13'7
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ivory 9'3 x 13'7 Keivan Woven Arts. rug /AWR-1014 / Early 21st Century, Mohtasham Kashan Design Rug
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mohtasham rugs, are the rarest of all the antique rugs that were woven in the city of Kashan in the modern
Cotton
Natural Dye Kashan Mohtasham Revival Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
you could ever dream of. Rug Number 59953 Size 5' 1" X 5' 9" Design Mohtasham Collection Traditional
Wool
Natural Dye Kashan Mohtasham Revival
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An excellent creation of Kashan rug that features a penny-worth impact from its every design. At
Wool
Natural Dye Kashan Mohtasham Revival D5007 Fable
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A magnificent revival of Kashan Mohtasham rug that features a breathtaking impact from its every
Wool
Natural Dye Kashan Mohtasham Design Rug D5001 Fable
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
style you could ever dream of. Rug Number 12494 Size 7' 0" X 8' 3" Design Mohtasham Collection
Wool
$7,069Sale Price|20% Off
W 74.02 in L 112.6 in
Antique Rug Traditional Carpet Large Wool Living-Room Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
this Kashan Mohtasham rug. It's sure to make a great accent rug for any room with its bold medallion
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mohtasham wove a number of outstanding carpets in Kashan, working in both wool and silk. The two
Wool
1900 Kashan Mohtasham
Located in Geneve, Geneve
Iran 19th century Kashan Mohtasham rug. Central beige medallion decorated with foliage scrolls
Modern Turkish Rug in the Style of Mohtasham Kashan
Located in Salem, MA
Modern Turkish production of a Motasham Kashan style carpet. Extremely Fine and in perfect
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Kashan Mohtasham
Located in Geneve, Geneve
designs and new elegant color combinations. Kashans Mohtasham are particularly desired today and achieve
Antique 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Rare Antique Oversize Mohtasham Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug measures 7'3'' x 9'10''.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 4'7'' x 6'7''.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 4'4'' x 6'7''.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 4'5'' x 6'9''. In the Farahan Sarouk style, with a cream field
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 7'8'' x 10'4''. This very fully-patterned, finely woven NW Persian
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'5'' x 6'7''. Striped columns rising from floral navy bases to navy
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Worn Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic 19th-century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug backed with blue cotton
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare small square size all silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug from the early 20th century. The best
Silk
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'7'' x 6'9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'7'' x 6'9''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 7 ft 7 in x 10 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 7 ft 7 in
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug.10 ft 4 in x 13 ft 7in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1880
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Fine Luxurious Formal Antique Traditional Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of Origin: Persia
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 10 ft 10 in x 14 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful floral antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. Size: 8 ft 9 in x 12 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1900
Wool
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Workshop of legendary master weaver Mohtasham is one of the most remarkable chapters in Rug history
Wool
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mohtashem Kashan rug . Crisp and clear colors in full
Wool
Antique Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
the field of this exquisite antique silk Kashan rug from Central Persia. The vines are contained by
Silk
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in Dallas, TX
rugs are some of the highest quality Persian weavings. Kashan is located in central Iran between
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique, finely woven, central Persian city scatter rug shows a scalloped, lightly abrashed
Wool
Extremely Fine Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
The unusual navy and ecru “tent” pattern border shows small supporting vases, and frames the red shaped field with flower sprays supporting the stepped and pointed cream medallion ce...
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$56,000
W 93 in L 114 in
Antique Light Blue Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. Size: 7 ft 9 in x 9 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Antique Light Blue Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian
Wool
Ivory and Light Blue Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary late 19th century room size Mohtashem Kashan rug. Measures: 10'6” x 14'4” The
Wool
Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillows, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Set of pillows made from a mid 19th century Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan wool rug
Wool, Cotton, Foam
1900s Fine Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug in Excellent Condition
Located in New York, NY
A brisk red pointed octogramme medallion enclosing four radiating palmettes developing from a central sub-medallion, is set on the ecru tendril, leaf and flower field, within navy qu...
Wool
Sold|$31,999
W 120 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Orange
Located in Port Washington, NY
Workshop of legendary master weaver Mohtasham is one of the most remarkable chapters in Rug history
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Handmade Rug, Red, Navy, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Kashan’s. They are some of the most finely woven of all Persian rugs, characterized by a beautiful sheen
Wool
Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century fine Mohtasham Kashan rug. 19'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mohtasham Medallion Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a distressed 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug. 18'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Lumbar size pillow made from a 19th century fine Mohtasham Kashan rug.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mohtasham Kashan Medallion Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic 19th-century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug. 18'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 8 ft 9 in x 11 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Rare Luxurious Fine Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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