Antique Mohtashem Kashan Rug

:: Large center medallion with detailed floral covered ground with palmettes scattered throughout. Main field in an inwardly directed double germinating tree of life design motif. Corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocate the contour of the main medallion with flowing interconnected vinery. Main border in a continuous vine and roundel floral blossom design motif with pinwheel floral petal top views scattered throughout. Colors and shades include: Faded rust, dusty burnt orange, dark navy blue, dusty dark jade green, oxidized copper green, antique ivory, sand, beige, ivory and more. Condition notes: Wear across to foundation and knot heads. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. One 10" seam repaired near middle end of rug, has multiple repairs in varying levels of expertise. Localized areas of post production color alteration isolated to the main field ground in a shade of pale copper terracotta. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mohtashem Kashan carpet...

:: Covered field of floral blossoms, vines, palmettes, and serrated leaves. Very high knot count with the vertical knot count approximately 19, horizontal 23, knots per square inch a...

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Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8’4” x 11’3”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of Mohtashams, from 1880 to WWI, with imported Manchester-spun, Australian merino wool. Ve...