Antique Kashan Traditional Red and Blue Silk Persian Rug

Enjoying pristine, hand knotted silk originating from Persia in 1900, this antique Kashan rug marries the intricacy of traditional lotus flowers and Islmi vine scrolls with an uncomm...

Hand knotted in an exceptionally luminous silk from Persia in 1910, this antique Kashan piece marries finesse and elegance in its all-over field design, hosting a variety of lotus pa...

Workshop of legendary master weaver Mohtasham is one of the most remarkable chapters in Rug history. He is said to have settled in Kashan at the end of the 19th century to Revive knotting artistry. In fact, knotting in Kashan did indeed gained important momentum. Mohtashem created a wonderful, unmistakable style. Rugs in this style are now referred to as Mohtashem Kashan and are highly valued around the world. A few ways to spot a Mohtasham is its Manchester wool and purple silk on the sides. Reference Hali Magazine Issue 35 pages 45-49. The best of Kashan’s from the late 19th and early 20th century are referred to as Motasham Kashan’s. They are some of the most finely woven of all Persian rugs...

This antique Kashan hand-knotted wool rug boasts exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a finely woven navy blue field adorned with an all-over medallion floral design in red, pink, and ...