Kashan Metallic Thread Embroidery Rug, c. 1900

Mohtesham Kashan Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'5" W x 7'6" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 12879

Khamseh Rug, c. 1900 The Khamseh were a confederacy of five southwest Persian tribes created with the support of the Persian imperial government in order to check the power of the influential Qashqai tribal confederacy in the same region. While many southwest Persian tribal rugs are defined by geometric angular drawing incorporating diamonds and latch-hooks, others were inspired by formal Persian textiles and faithfully executed more curvilinear drawing, especially repeat ‘boteh’ paisleys. This elegant Khamseh rug draws large but delicate paisleys floating within a field of blossoming foliage in the manner of a fine Persian shawl...

Early Antique Textile Silk And Metallic Threading Persian Textile Embroidery, Country Of Origin: Persia, Weaving Date: 17th 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...