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Antique Silk Kashan
Antique Silk Kashan

Antique Silk Kashan

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

The Antique Silk Kashan Rug – 6'9" × 9'9" is a striking example of Persian artistry at its most intricate and refined.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow

Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow

$239Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.

Category

Late 19th Century Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Nice Antique Fine Kashan Rug
Nice Antique Fine Kashan Rug

Nice Antique Fine Kashan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and fine late 19th century rug with beautiful floral design with a central medallion and nice natural colors with orange, blue, green, yellow, brown and black, entirel...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow

Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.

Category

Late 19th Century Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Persian Kashan Mat
Antique Persian Kashan Mat

Antique Persian Kashan Mat

Located in New York, NY

This Kashan rug (2.2 x 4.2) represents the pinnacle of Persian weaving, featuring finely detailed floral patterns and expert craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow

Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pillow made from the 19th century antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Poly Fill insert and zipper closure Measures: 17'' x 18''.

Category

19th Century Agra Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Islamic Kashan 13th Century Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
Islamic Kashan 13th Century Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl

Islamic Kashan 13th Century Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Islamic Kashan Persian 13th century turquoise glazed pottery bowl.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Saudi Arabian Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Pottery

Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow

Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow

$315Sale Price|21% Off

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. 19'' x 19''

Category

19th Century Tabriz Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug
Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug

Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug 50" x 81"

Category

19th Century Antique Kashan

Materials

Silk

1920s Navy Field Traditional Floral Oversized Antique Kashan Knotted Wool Rug
1920s Navy Field Traditional Floral Oversized Antique Kashan Knotted Wool Rug

1920s Navy Field Traditional Floral Oversized Antique Kashan Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The primary ground color is blue, typically accented with ivory, red, or gold in traditional Kashan patterns. Hand-knotted in specifically in the city of Kashan, known for high-qual...

Category

1920s West Asian Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Kashan Rug 2.12m x 1.31m
Antique Kashan Rug 2.12m x 1.31m

Antique Kashan Rug 2.12m x 1.31m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An elegantly drawn design with classic Kashan colours. Size: 2.12m x 1.31m (7ft x 4ft 4in) This rug is in good condition with light, age related wear.

Category

1920s Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Ancient Rare Kashan Lustre Bowl 12th Century Islamic Pottery Art
Ancient Rare Kashan Lustre Bowl 12th Century Islamic Pottery Art

Ancient Rare Kashan Lustre Bowl 12th Century Islamic Pottery Art

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Ancient rare Kashan lustre bowl 12th century Islamic pottery art.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Saudi Arabian Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Pottery

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique Persian Kashan rug, dating from the early 1900s, showcases the masterful artistry and craftsmanship for which Kashan weavers are renowned.

Category

Early 1900s Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Kashan Rug 2.10m x 1.33m
Antique Kashan Rug 2.10m x 1.33m

Antique Kashan Rug 2.10m x 1.33m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Kashan rug, woven circa 1920. The design features a classical floral medallion on an unusual green field and red border.

Category

1920s Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Kashan Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Kashan Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Kashan Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

This 1880's antique Persian Kashan rug is a striking example of late 19th-century Persian artistry, distinguished by its refined elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.

Category

1880s Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s exemplifies the artistic and technical mastery for which Kashan weavers have long been celebrated.

Category

1920s Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Light Beige Rug - c. 1900 Mohtashem
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Light Beige Rug - c. 1900 Mohtashem

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Light Beige Rug - c. 1900 Mohtashem

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 1900's Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan rug exemplifies the artistry and refinement of one of Persia's most revered weaving centers during the late 19th to early 20th ...

Category

Early 1900s Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

1900s Fuchsia Red Antique Formal Persian Kashan Carpet 4'6"x6'10" Silk Carpet
1900s Fuchsia Red Antique Formal Persian Kashan Carpet 4'6"x6'10" Silk Carpet

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 Persian weaving exemplifies the high standards of classical design associated with Ka...

Category

Early 20th Century Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Kashan Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Kashan Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Kashan Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th Century traditional narrow Kashan runner Measures: 2'2'' x 8'

Category

Early 20th Century Country Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow
Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow

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 20'' x 20''

Category

Late 19th Century Brutalist Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Kashan Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Kashan Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Kashan Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th Century traditional narrow Persian Kashan runner Measures: 2'3'' x 12'10''.

Category

Early 20th Century Country Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Exquisite Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Exquisite Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow

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 closure 19'' x 19''

Category

19th Century Agra Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow with Lazy Lines
Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow with Lazy Lines

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 poly fill insert provided 14'' x 17''

Category

Late 19th Century Brutalist Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique 19th century  Mohtasham Kashan Rug 1880s-1890s
Antique 19th century  Mohtasham Kashan Rug 1880s-1890s

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 ornamentations and arabesques as well as very rich variation of colors which identify a rea...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Persian Mohtashem Rugs – Antique Rugs By Mohtashem From Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most revered weavers of Kashan.

Category

Early 1900s Other Antique Kashan

Materials

Cotton

Antique Kashan style rug in Beige-Brown, Gold Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Antique Kashan style rug in Beige-Brown, Gold Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Antique Kashan style rug in Beige-Brown, Gold Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 10x16 antique rug from India circa 1920-1930 inspired by Persian Kashan rugs. The gracious scale enjoys curvaceous floral designs in the archaic play of beig...

Category

1920s Indian Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Indo Kashan Antique Runner, 2'9'' x 21'3''
Zabihi Collection Long Indo Kashan Antique Runner, 2'9'' x 21'3''

Zabihi Collection Long Indo Kashan Antique Runner, 2'9'' x 21'3''

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Indo Kashan Runner in rich plum, green, magenta tones. areas of wear in middle of the rug. otherwise nice soft plush pile throughout Details rug no. j4483 size...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Country Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean & Soft Hand Knotted Rug
One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean & Soft Hand Knotted Rug

One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean & Soft Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Category

1920s Pakistani Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 6’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age an...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1184
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1184

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1184

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique Kashan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Tree of Life Design, 4.5' x 6.7' Exquisite Antique Kashan Rug (Middle East), Circa 1910s Step back in time with this exquisite antique Kashan ru...

Category

1910s French Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900  13'5" x 25'0.
Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900  13'5" x 25'0.

Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900 13'5" x 25'0.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Situated on the caravan route to India in central Persia is the town of Kashan famed as one of the top quality production areas.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1185
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1185

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1185

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Exquisite Antique Kashan Rug (Middle East), Circa 1910s Step back into the early 20th century with this exquisite antique Kashan rug, a luxurious masterpiece hand-knotted in the Midd...

Category

1910s French Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Kashan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'4" x 12'4", Turkish Design
Antique Kashan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'4" x 12'4", Turkish Design

Antique Kashan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'4" x 12'4", Turkish Design

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Bring timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship into your home with this exquisite Antique Kashan rug. Hand-knotted from wool, this remarkable piece showcases the intricate flora...

Category

1910s Turkish Tribal Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean And Soft Hand Knotted Rug
One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean And Soft Hand Knotted Rug

One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean And Soft Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Category

1920s Pakistani Kashan Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Medallion & Floral, 1920s, 9.3' x 12.7' - 1C1279
Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Medallion & Floral, 1920s, 9.3' x 12.7' - 1C1279

Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Medallion & Floral, 1920s, 9.3' x 12.7' - 1C1279

Located in Bordeaux, FR

✦ ABOUT THIS RUG A fine antique Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s — hand-knotted in the great workshop tradition of Kashan, central Middle East, in the most celebrated format in the ...

Category

1920s French Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite antique Persian Kashan (Keschan) rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a timeless piece of Persian artistry.

Category

1920s Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug
19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug

19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The kashan style is known for its high-class composition, intricate patterns, and premium materials.

Category

19th Century Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920s
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920s

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 6’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age an...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare and captivating antique Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a remarkable work of art that deviates from the traditional floral medallion style of Kashan.

Category

1920s French Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Kashan Lustre Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Horse and Rider Motif, Antique
Kashan Lustre Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Horse and Rider Motif, Antique

Kashan Lustre Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Horse and Rider Motif, Antique

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Private UK Collection For a lustre bowl depicting a horse with similarly ornate trappings and enclosed rider see Oliver Watson, Persian Lustre Ware, London 1985, p. 78,...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Kashan

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran
Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran

Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran

Located in Langweer, NL

Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia).

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Kashan

Materials

Paper

Antique 1920s Persian Kashan Prayer Rug Mihrab Motif 4.4' x 6.6' - 1C1222
Antique 1920s Persian Kashan Prayer Rug Mihrab Motif 4.4' x 6.6' - 1C1222

Antique 1920s Persian Kashan Prayer Rug Mihrab Motif 4.4' x 6.6' - 1C1222

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This magnificent antique Persian Kashan prayer rug, dating from the 1920s, is a masterpiece of classical design and refined artistry.

Category

1920s French Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug Transform your home with this handmade antique Persian style Kashan rug, a piece that combines history and artistry.

Category

1920s Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.2' x 6.5', 1920s - 1C1119
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.2' x 6.5', 1920s - 1C1119

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.2' x 6.5', 1920s - 1C1119

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug: Dimensions: This meticulously crafted rug measures 4.2’ x 6.5’ (131cm x 205cm), making it a substantial piece for larger spaces.

Category

1920s Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug in Navy, Rust, and Ivory Wool
19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug in Navy, Rust, and Ivory Wool

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 weaving, distinguished by its refined wool, intricate drawing, and sophisticated p...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

The Courtyard of the Caravansery in Kashan 'Isphahan Province in Iran', 1732
The Courtyard of the Caravansery in Kashan 'Isphahan Province in Iran', 1732

The Courtyard of the Caravansery in Kashan 'Isphahan Province in Iran', 1732

Located in Langweer, NL

View of the courtyard of the caravansery in Kashan (Isphahan province in Iran). A caravansery is an inn for merchants in the East.

Category

1730s Antique Kashan

Materials

Paper

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 7x10 antique Turkish rug of Hereke provenance is a rich and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of important classics—a particularly unique find among works ...

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711

Located in Langweer, NL

Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en I...

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Kashan

Materials

Paper

1920s Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Rug in Deep Ruby & Indigo 4.4' x 6.10 - 1C1194
1920s Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Rug in Deep Ruby & Indigo 4.4' x 6.10 - 1C1194

1920s Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Rug in Deep Ruby & Indigo 4.4' x 6.10 - 1C1194

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Important Information: Origin: Kashan, Persia Age: Circa 1920s (Antique) Style: Traditional Persian, Kashan Design Material: 100% Hand-knotted Wool Pile on a Cotton Foundation ...

Category

1920s French Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

Ivory, Antique Persian Bakhtiar, Signed by Kashan Carpets, Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Ivory, Antique Persian Bakhtiar, Signed by Kashan Carpets, Hand Knotted Wool Rug

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. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Category

Early 1900s Pakistani Medieval Antique Kashan

Materials

Wool

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Antique Kashan For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique kashan for your home. Each antique kashan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are many kinds of the antique kashan you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique kashan bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique kashan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kashan and Mehraban Rugs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Kashan?

An antique kashan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $15,540, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $475,000.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.