Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Carpet

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This mid-20th-century Persian Kashan carpet presents a highly distinctive pictorial and botanical composition across a vivid red field. Repeating rows … Read more This mid-20th-century Persian Kashan carpet presents a highly distinctive pictorial and botanical composition across a vivid red field. Repeating rows of stylized tree forms rise vertically through the upper section, creating a strong architectural rhythm, while the lower field is filled with larger floral devices, boteh-like ornaments, and decorative plant forms. Accents of pale blue, ivory, navy, brown, soft green, and muted gold provide contrast against the saturated red ground. The surrounding border is especially elaborate, combining compartmentalized geometric bands with repeating floral and abstract motifs in a variety of colors. The unusual arrangement of vertical botanical elements gives the carpet a graphic quality while retaining the refined drawing associated with Kashan weaving. Its bold palette, structured composition, and mix of floral and geometric ornament create a memorable decorative presence suitable for traditional, eclectic, or design-focused interiors.

Measures: 6' 5" x 9' 9" See less