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19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan
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Mohtasham Kashan – Central Persia
With a shiny surface made of lambswool and a wonderful pile, this resplendent Mohtasham Kashan results from technical perfection and the artistic expression of unrivalled sumptuousness. Designed in high definition, this Mohtasham reveals the artist’s unique ability to weave even a tiny figure with the highest precision. From the tripartite teardrop medallion to the sophisticated reciprocating crenels on the outer border, every detail reveals sublime artistry – evidence of artistry that has captured the hearts of rug collectors worldwide. A broad spectrum of shades in blue and red provides proportion, balance, vigour, and intensity that transcend its delicate floral motifs. Produced mainly in small dimensions, 19th-century Mohtasham Kashan rugs rarely exist in large dimensions. This piece is particularly prized for its size, antiquity, and luxury. It remains as lively as it was made 150 years ago and in excellent condition. The carpet is clean and ready for use.
The rarest group of Kashan rugs using non-traditional designs and colours is the famous “Mohtasham Kashan” from the late 19th century. Hard to find, this elite Kashan rug uses a lustrous type of lamb’s wool, which gives the rug’s surface a highly luminous quality.
The knots of Mohtasham Kashan rugs are tightly knotted. They feature a graceful medallion shaped like a teardrop or an intricately detailed flower and leaf design. Most prized among collectors are the early Mohtasham Kashan of this style, dating from the mid-19th century and sometimes older. The best of these rugs usually have an ivory or gold backing and are short-piled.
The colour palette collectors and interior designers favoured is subtle pastels and earth tones contrasted by a penetrating dark indigo blue. Its colours are vivid and bright and soften significantly over time. At the same time, these tones maintain a remarkable shine as the rich substance of lanolin takes effect in every fibre of the wool.
Furthermore, early Mohtasham Kashan rugs often feature the abrash technique, which produces the effect of shading and depth by using different shades of the same colour. On Mohtasham Kashan rugs dating from the 1850s or earlier, the abrash is usually subtle and continuous, with artistic colour shifts within a single design and from one end of the rug to the other. This gives the carpet a painterly quality and visual depth, similar to a watercolour painting. Antique Mohtasham Kashan rugs with extremely well-executed restoration and intact pile are rare and generally kept in private collections.
- Dimensions:Width: 93.31 in (237 cm)Length: 137.01 in (348 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1875
- Condition:Very small area with insignificant wear.
- Seller Location:Barueri, SP, BR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9788239499862
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