Fine Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Rug 4'3'' x 7'0"

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...

Antique Kashan Dabir rug measures 4'4'' x 6'8''. Finely woven with asymmetric (Persian) knots on a cotton foundation, this jewel-toned central Persian urban ...

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 4'3'' x 7'3''. This vintage, well-woven city scatter shows a soft, 196=50's Kerman-style palette with an open straw-sand field dominated by a tall lozenge ...

This virtually indestructible, board-like Kurdish city scatter from NW Persia, shows a saturated tomato red field with a close, allover textile pattern of elaborately curved leaves, ...

Fine Persian Quashkai Rug 4'3'' x 6'5''. The indented pointed ivory hexagonal subfield displays leaves, flowers and oblique vines in a semi-geometric manner on this well-woven asymme...

The red field provides a fitting home for the several dozen wriggling vermiculate cloud bands, with an underlying broken navy strapwork arabesquerie and a central ecru rosette. Curled boteh-leaves dominate palmettes and rosettes in the navy border of this cotton foundation, well-woven central Persian city carpet...

Introducing the exquisite Kashan Dabir rug, a true masterpiece that captivates with its enchanting details and timeless elegance. This resplendent piece feat...

Large Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920

Rare Antique Dabir Kashan rug Fine Kork Wool Rare Red 3'4" x 5' 102cm x 153cm Circa 1900 "This is an extraordinary, one of a kind Antique Dabir Kashan. It has a fine we...

Very fine Persian Dabir Kashan in perfect condition, circa 1920. Unusual purple red background color. High density knotting woven from kork wool, creati...

Rare Antique Dabir Kashan Rug Fine Kork Wool Rare Allover Rare Red 11 x 14 336cm x427cm Circa 1900 "This is an extraordinary, one of a kind Antique Dabir Kashan. It has a fine...

Exceptional rare Fine Antique pure silk dabir kashan rug vase bird carpet Measures: 10'9" x 14' (11' x 14') Circa 1890 "This is a spectacular and rare exceptionally fine Anti...