Kashan Rug 2'0" x 3'1''

Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 2’0" x 5’9”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of Mohtashams, from 1880 to WWI, with imported Manchester-spun, Australian merino wool. Vel...

Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 2’0" x 3’5”. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling...

Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...

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...

Beautiful Persian Kashan oversize rug from the second quarter of the 20th century. The previous owner must have kept this rug in phenomenal shape Measures: 11'8” x 16'6” The be...

A vintage Persian Kashan modernist carpet from the mid-20th century.

76475 Vintage Persian Kashan Millefleur Rug with Farmhouse Cottage Style 08'04 x 11'06. With architectural elements of curved arabesque forms and decorative detailing, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Kashan area rug embodies a combination of Art Nouveau and European Cottage style. This vintage Persian rug features a delicately rendered all-over millefleur pattern composed of lavish flowering blossoms, curled sickle leaves, meandering leafy tendrils, blooming palmettes, arabesque vines, hyacinth, stylized flowers, and delicate millefleur sprigs. It is framed with an ornate botanical boteh and floral border flanked with an inner and outer floral Meander guard bands crenelated fence stripes. With its commitment to tradition and European charm, this vintage Kashan area rug...

Decorative Red Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 11'11" L x 9'1" W Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 16845