Vintage Persian Kashan

Antique Kashan carpets are among the finest Persian rugs. They are woven in workshops of the city of Kashan, in north central Iran. Kashan was a hub of silk production since the Safa...

Antique Kashan carpets are among the finest Persian rugs. They are woven in workshops of the city of Kashan, in north central Iran. Kashan was a hub of silk production since the Safavid dynasty, and has created some of the highest quality Persian silk rugs...

Silk Kashan rug, this rug is one of a small group of luxurious weavings notable for their extremely high knot density and entirely silk construction. While...

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 Persian Mohtasham Kashan  

Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan

Rug Number 31416 Size 13' 8" X 19' 4" Design Kashan Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

A mid 20th century Persian Kashan rug in beige, bnrown and baby blue. Measures: 4'1'' x 5'6''.

An excellent creation of Kashan rug that features a penny-worth impact from its every design. At its core, majestically presents a detailed floral theme, motifs, and leafy scrolls. A...

A vintage Persian Kashan modernist carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.

A second quarter mid-20th century Persian Kashan carpet.

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