Antique Kashan Traditional Red and Navy Blue Wool Persian Rug

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Hand knotted in high-quality wool originating from Persia in 1890, this antique Kashan Persian rug enjoys a particularly uncommon creative … Read more Hand knotted in high-quality wool originating from Persia in 1890, this antique Kashan Persian rug enjoys a particularly uncommon creative depiction of the cypress tree motif in its mirrored wrapping borders; a traditional symbol widely believed to represent eternity (or the tree of life) rarely seen in this vivid curvilinear pattern complemented by pastel hues of golden-yellow and pink. These symbols transition very naturally into the mirrored borders highlighting the richness of tangerine red on navy blue, while the grand array of color ways emboldens the sheer striking detail of the many vibrant floral motifs dressing the field and border alike. See less