Antique Kashan Carpet 553x305cm

This is an exceptionally unique Kashan carpet. What immediately draws the eye is the ground color—a shade that is notoriously rare to find in handmade carpets. It is a color that has undergone a beautiful transformation; the passing of time has matured all the colors, lending the field a depth, soul, and complexity that only a genuine antique can possess. This is not a rug that screams for attention; it is one that invites quiet, prolonged admiration.

A Design of Spiritual Architecture

• The Pictorial Field: Eschewing the standard medallion-and-spandrel layout, the center of the field features a row of mosques with minarets. This design choice is deeply significant, transforming the rug from a simple floor covering into a sophisticated piece of folk history and architectural art.

• Botanical Harmony: The mosques are surrounded by a sea of beautiful, finely woven flowers. This juxtaposition of rigid, sacred architecture with the fluid, organic beauty of the natural world is a hallmark of the finest Persian weavers.

• Elegant Framing: The entire composition is expertly “projected” by a navy floral border. This dark, elegant frame provides a strong visual anchor, ensuring that the rare ground color and the delicate floral work remain the primary focus. The elegance of the border’s design balances the boldness of the mosque motifs perfectly.

A Masterful Patina

The “time-matured” color palette is the true luxury here. Antique Kashan rugs are already prized for their tight knotting and high-quality wool, but when you add a rare, aged ground color to the mix, you have a textile that is perfect for a sophisticated, collected interior. It is an ideal anchor for a study, a library, or a room dedicated to curated art and antiques.

• Origin: Kashan, Central Persia

• Design: Rare Pictorial / Mosque and Minaret Narrative

• Palette: Rare, time-matured ground color with rich navy accents

• Aesthetic: Storytelling, Architectural, Refined, and Historic

• Patina: Exceptional, aged-in depth of color

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SKU

H406

Categories

Antique and Vintage Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Kashan Rugs, Luxury Rugs, One-of-a-kind Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Persian Rugs

Availability

Only 1 in stock