Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug, Handwoven Medallion Pattern, Red & Navy, 3’ X 5’

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A timeless vintage Persian Kashan area rug from the third quarter of the 20th century featuring a refined floral medallion … Read more A timeless vintage Persian Kashan area rug from the third quarter of the 20th century featuring a refined floral medallion design of great luminous beauty — the central medallion and navy border creating a composition of striking visual balance against the rich red field. The uncluttered field design is characteristic of the most refined Kashan production, allowing the deep red color to shimmer and glow with the quality of light on water — a visual quality reminiscent of the prized Manchester Kashan rugs, known above all for the soft sheen and exceptional fineness of their Merino wool.

Subtle accents in ivory, blue, yellow, and green enrich the palette with warmth and harmony throughout. This small Kashan is a genuine jewel of the tradition — refined, elegant, and deeply satisfying in any interior. 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: 2' 6" x 4' 10"
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Kashan)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

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