Antique Dabir Kashan Rug 4'5'' x 6'10''

Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Rug 4'4'' x 6'10''. This slit tapestry, woolen weft-faced flat scatter shows a Kurdish version of the popular allover Herati design of dark open semi-dia...

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...

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Antique Kashan DABIR Rug in Wool and Cotton 14'10 X 10'6 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Kashan DABIR Design: ALL OVER Approximate Age: 85 Quality (KPI): ...

Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 15'4 X 10'9 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Kashan Dabir Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 90 years Qu...

Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 6'10x4'5 Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton Origin: Kashan Dabir Design: Center medallion Approximate Age: 100 years Qualit...

Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 14' X 10'3 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton Origin: Kashan Dabir Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 90 years Qua...