Antique Kashan Rug 4'4'' x 6'7''

Antique Persian Kashan One of Pair Rug 4’4" x 6’7". Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and s...

Kashan is located in the center of Iran in the Isfahan province and is one of Iran's oldest cities. The area was one of the primary seats of pre-historic civilization, with Sialk only 4km from current day Kashan, of which sections date back more than 6000BC. The city of Kashan got it name from the initial inhabitants, the Kasian people of Tapeh Sialk. Built on the outskirts of the salt lake and desert of Iran, the climate is hot and dry. Some claim that the Three Wise Men hailed from Kashan, whether or not this claim has any grounding the fact the claim is made highlights the prestige of the city in ancient times. Beautiful Kashan rugs have been crafted here since the 17th century during the Safavid dynasty, with many scholars believing that some of the smaller silk designs date back to the early 16th century. Kashan was a holiday retreat for many of the rulers of the Safavid era, benefiting from stunning architecture and the city is renowned for its stunning holiday homes. The rugs made in Kashan are often instantly recognizable and are amongst the most beautiful and famous of all Persian rugs. For many, when they think of a Persian rug, the image they see in their head is that of the traditional Kashan rug with central medallion on a red field with navy and ivory borders. Kashan Dabir From the mid-19th-early 20th century the finest quality rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said to be from the workshop of Dabir. Today it is generally assumed that Dabir is an indication of Fine Kerman workshop production rather than a firm attribution. However with the existence of some signed Dabir rugs it is certain that the workshop existed. The early Kashan...

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 4'4" x 6’7". A large town in the Greater Hamadan Weaving Area, specializing in single-wefted scatters, room sizes, gallery carpets, long rugs and occasion...

Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’7". The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak/Sultanabad area, between 1880 and 1910, with firm and leathery well-woven textures, and str...

21684 Distressed Antique Persian Kashan rug, 05'00 x 06'11. Emanating rustic sensibility and relaxed aesthetic, this antique Persian Kashan rug is a captivating vision of woven rugged beauty. Distressed throughout and well-loved, the beige backdrop features an allover pattern of stylized botanicals. Bespeaking age and history, this weathered Persian rug will take on a curated lived-in look that feels timeless while imparting a sense of warmth and welcomed informality. From Saltillo and talavera to austere elegance and timeworn charm, this distressed Kashan rug...

74220 Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Directional Rug with Regal Neoclassic Style. Opulence and grace with beguiling ambiance, this antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan large direc...

Room size early 20th century Persian Kashan rug 8'3'' x 11'5''

Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 7 ft 7 in x 10 ft (2.31 m x 3.05 m)