1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug

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74220 Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Directional Rug with Regal Neoclassic Style. Opulence and grace with beguiling ambiance, this antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan large directional prayer rug beautifully displays a scalloped mihrab niche pattern enclosing an ornate vase overflowing with dense florals. On either side of the Persian vase, two tree of life designs sprout into a floral vines filling the center composition with blooming palmettes, star flowers, rosettes, leafy tendrils, blossoms, tulips, lilies, and sickle leaves. The meandering tree branches mingle with a medley of exquisitely composed flowers and leaves creating a majestic cadence throughout this tantalizing composition. The series of borders are equally as compelling, with the masterful color shifts among the complementary tones. With a complementary blue background, the Mihrab spandrels seamlessly meld into the overall idyllic design scheme, allowing each stately floral, leaf and branch to be expressed with elegance. The main border showcases the expressive Shah Abbas palmettes design originally found in antique Oriental carpets crafted from the 16th century. The series of guard borders gracefully reflect a traditional pattern of reciprocating floral motifs and complement the majestic colors used within the field. This Persian Kashan prayer rug possesses a history and patina that only an authentic antique could, and yet it is also capable of giving its best performance in the decades to come. Perfect for hanging on a wall or placed in a great room, state room, drawing room, billiards room, hotel lobby, private Chambers, private library, music room, front room, living room, game room, bedroom, home office, studio, study or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Neoclassical, Traditional, Parisian, Baroque, Rococo, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, Late Victorian, Regency, French Provincial, Georgian, Arabian, Islamic, Craftsman, Colonial, Tudor, Jacobean, English, Victorian, Modern, Regal, Eclectic, Hepplewhite, Queen Anne, and European inspired interiors. The history of Persian culture comes alive with this antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan. Master weaver, Mohtashem is one of the most respected weavers of Kashan also known as Ustadan Mohtasham. His rugs are some of the highest quality Persian weavings. Kashan is located in central Iran between Isfahan and Tehran often referred to as the greatest weaving center in western Iran (Persia). Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 06'06" x 10'06".

Dimensions:

Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Length: 126 in (320.04 cm)

Style:

Kashan (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Silk,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Iran

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880-1889