Kashan 1411

An exquisite vintage Persian Kashan area rug from the third quarter of the 20th century, showcasing the celebrated garden design in a composition of timeless elegance and refined color. The rich navy blue field — one of the most classic and deeply satisfying field colors in the Kashan tradition — is adorned with intricate floral motifs of great precision and beauty, anchored by a delicate central medallion in warm brick and soft cream tones that floats on the deep ground with graceful authority.

A floral border in brick red frames the composition with the classical refinement for which Kashan borders are celebrated — each motif in the border a miniature design in its own right. Accents in blue, green, red, brown, and yellow enrich the palette with warmth and visual depth throughout. In excellent condition, this rug is a beautiful and accessible introduction to the Kashan weaving tradition. Kashan rugs, woven in the ancient city of Kashan in the Isfahan province of central Persia, represent one of the great pinnacles of Persian carpet weaving. Kashan was one of the first Persian cities to revive the art of fine carpet weaving in the late 19th century, after a long period of decline, and the rugs produced there — particularly the finest wool and silk examples from the early 20th century — are among the most universally admired in the entire Persian canon. Kashan rugs are distinguished by their extraordinarily fine weave, the luminous quality of their specially selected Merino and Manchester wools, and a design vocabulary of classical medallion and floral forms executed with a precision and elegance that has made them the benchmark of Persian rug quality worldwide.

Dimensions: 4' 1" x 6' 3"

Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Persia (Kashan)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation

Condition: Excellent

SKU: 1411