Antique Kashan Hand-Knotted Persian Rug

Lot No.: 16110

Type: Antique Kashan

Origin: Kashan, Central Persia

Size: 425 X 313 cm (Approximately 167.3 X 123.2 inch)

Age: 2nd quarter of 20th century

Knots: 6 x 6 = 36 knots per sq cm

Condition: Excellent condition with beautiful abrash sign.

Color: Natural dyes.

Materials: Hand-knotted Hand spun wool pile on a cotton foundation.

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Description

Antique Kashan Rugs are among the very finest Persian rugs and carpets. Kashan was a center of silk production since Safavid times and some of the best classical Persian silk rugs have been attributed to Kashan. At the end of the nineteenth century the weavers there began to produce high quality rugs and carpets as well, which continued the high standards of design and technique established in the classical era. The very best antique Kashans carpets are known as Motashem Kashan. They often have medallion designs, but allover Kashans are not uncommon.