Vintage Persian Red Ivory White Blue Floral Kashan Area Rug

This is a lovely example of a handwoven antique Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s-1930s, measures: 3.2 x 5.2 ft.      

Situated on the edge of the desert, Kashan experiences seasonally intense heat, winds and bright sunlight. It has served as an important political and artistic center throughout the major periods of Persian history and is regarded as a major weaving center for antique Persian rugs. Kashan is known for not only silk and textiles, but for decorative ceramic tiles. Although Kashan rugs are known to have been woven since at least the Sassanian Empire, 224 to 642 CE, there are two major periods of carpet production. The first was during the Safavid period in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in royal workshops and commercial weaving centers. The second was during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries under Qajar rule, primarily for export but also for use by the Persian upper class. Antique Kashan rugs are a specific antique rug style...

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. During the latter part of the 19th century, weavers also began to produce high quality wool rugs and carpets, continuing the high standards of technique and design of the Safavid era. Among the best Kashan carpets are Mohtasham rugs. They are commonly referred to Kashan-Mohtasham rugs and they frequently have deep and rich color palette. This is an exquisite example of a Silk Mohtasham...

This antique Manchester Wool Kashan, circa 1880-1900 is one measures 10.4 x 17.10 ft. and is an excellent example of this variety of carpet. It was ...

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...

Persian Mahal carpets have made quite a name for themselves among the weaving culture since the 19th century. The sophisticated and quirky design of these beauties is what separates ...

Vintage Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pe...

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, handcrafted from premium quality sheep's wool and dyed using all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. This traditional Kashan de...

Vintage Persian Kashan area rug in Floral pattern in burgundy and navy Blue. The classical design and luminous, resilient wool quality of this outstanding vintage Persian Kashan car...

Ashly Fine Rugs presents an exquisite 1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan roughly 9x12 woven with an indigo blue background and tan borders. This is an example of a well-preserve...

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug  

Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug