Antique Fine Persian Manchester Wool Kashan Carpet

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This elegant antique Manchester Kashan carpet is an outstanding example of the finest workshop weaving from the early twentieth century. … Read more This elegant antique Manchester Kashan carpet is an outstanding example of the finest workshop weaving from the early twentieth century. Woven with luxurious imported Manchester wool, prized for its remarkable softness, silky luster, and durability, the carpet displays the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated drawing that have made these weavings among the most desirable classical Persian carpets.

The richly saturated sapphire-blue field is decorated with an allover arrangement of exquisitely drawn floral bouquets, delicate palmettes, scrolling vines, and graceful arabesques. Rather than relying on a central medallion, the repeating pattern creates an uninterrupted sense of movement and elegance, making the carpet especially versatile in a wide range of interiors.

A beautifully proportioned border in rich shades of coral red, soft ivory, and deep blue frames the composition perfectly, complementing the field while enhancing its remarkable depth and balance. The palette, composed of luminous blues, soft ivory, coral, rose, and subtle sky-blue highlights, has matured beautifully over more than a century, creating the rich patina that collectors greatly admire.

The carpet remains in very good condition, retaining a healthy pile, crisp drawing, and excellent structural integrity. Its generous room size, exceptionally fine weave, and luxurious Manchester wool contribute to both its beauty and long-term desirability. Manchester wool carpets from this period are especially prized for their silky texture, resilience, and luminous appearance.

Because of their superior materials, elegant floral designs, and increasingly limited availability, fine Manchester Kashan carpets continue to rank among the most collectible and decorative antique Persian carpets. Well-preserved examples of this quality and size are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire. See less