Kashan Carpets are famous for their quality and beauty. They represent some of the oldest Persian rugs on the market. Their silk designs are unique, the traditional knotting is tight, but the rug is still soft, due to the use of vegetable dyes. A typical design involves a central medallion from which an intricate, dense pattern of arabesques, palmettos, and leaves transverses the rug. Historically, some of the finest Persian carpets were woven in the famous workshops of the Mohtasham and Dabir families.
We are always happy to collaborate with you on a custom carpet that meets all your specifications...and your wildest dreams! Of course, it will be woven on our very own looms with the best materials under the supervision of our experts.
Design: Kashan Manchester Wool Carpet
Style: Antique Persian Kashan Manchester Wool Design Carpet
Origin: Iran
Material: 100% Wool
Colors: Rust, Red, Navy, Coral, Green, Blue, Ivory
Size: 11'1 X 21'2"
Rug Number: 70001469
Antique Persian carpets, also known as Iranian carpets, are among the most diverse and beautifully designed of all the Oriental rugs in the world. Rich in culture, their historical background is one of the most intriguing in all of art history. The “golden era” of Persian carpet weaving began around 1500, and following the Silk Road, it was during these periods that Persian rugs were being exported all over the world, from Japan to Western Europe. In Persia, (modern day Iran), the largest carpet producing centers that flourished were Tabriz, Herat, Kashan, and Kerman. These rugs represent some of the finest examples of textile art ever produced. The complex methods and highest quality materials, including natural dyes, silk, cotton, and wool, combined with being woven by hand, ensured that these creations would last for decades, and in many cases, centuries.
Designs featured in antique rugs made in Iran are prized for their flawless proportions, and angles of spiraling curvature, resulting in an effortless fluid, and timeless, style, that exemplify their ageless elegance.
The master weavers of Persia took great pride in the textile art they created, therefore Antique Persian carpets are among the finest and most important examples of textile art, displaying some of the most beautiful and artistic creations ever crafted. Their beauty and complexity are timeless, inspiring, exciting, and masterful, making them an excellent investment in the realm of fine art, that will be enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come.