Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Carpet

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This mid-20th-century Persian Kashan room-size carpet presents an elaborate allover floral composition across a deep navy field. Dense arrangements of … Read more This mid-20th-century Persian Kashan room-size carpet presents an elaborate allover floral composition across a deep navy field. Dense arrangements of rosettes, palmettes, flowering branches, scrolling vines, and stylized leaves create a richly layered surface with continuous movement. Accents of rose, coral, ivory, soft beige, muted green, and brown provide contrast against the dark ground while maintaining a balanced and harmonious palette. The field is surrounded by a broad main border filled with repeating floral motifs and curling botanical forms, accompanied by narrow guard bands that add structure and definition. The absence of a dominant central medallion allows the floral design to flow evenly across the entire composition, emphasizing rhythm and symmetry. Characteristic of Kashan weaving, the carpet combines intricate drawing, refined ornament, and a sophisticated color scheme, making it well suited to traditional, formal, eclectic, or layered interiors.

Measures: 8' 9" x 10' 2". See less