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Fine Quality Early 20th Century Kashan Carpet
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Fine Quality Early 20th Century Kashan Carpet

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a stunning, very fine quality Kashan prayer rug with a most striking design. The rug has a rich warm red mihrab field and a beautiful urn with flowers flanked by columns. There are intricate foliate designs throughout and a deep indigo border. This is in super condition with a good even pile and no wear, just slight loss to the fringes at one end.

The carpet measures 210 cms by 140 cms.

UK insured Delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Persian Kashan Carpet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102901
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a stunning, very fine quality Kashan prayer rug with a most striking design. The rug has a rich warm red mihrab field and a beautiful urn with flowers flanked by columns. There are intricate foliate designs throughout and a deep indigo border.
This is in super condition with a good even pile and no wear, just slight loss to the fringes at one end.
Rams Head Antiques

The carpet measures 210 cms by 140 cms.

UK insured Delivery is £20

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Persian Kashan Carpet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102901
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An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Early 20th Century Kashan Carpet

Archive II An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border. View VI
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2014
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An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border.
Fine Quality Early 20th Century Kashan Carpet
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An early 20th-century hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug featuring a central crimson red field with a vase motif framed by a navy blue floral border.
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  • ObjectCarpets & Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsMihrab arch pattern, Vase motif, Floral border, Architectural columns
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Kashan carpets originated from one of Persias primary weaving centres, which resumed commercial rug production in the late 19th century following a period of decline. Early 20th-century examples are recognised for their fine asymmetrical knotting, balanced designs, and refined natural dyestuffs.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotary brush to prevent fibre damage. Spills should be blotted immediately with a dry cloth, and professional cleaning by an antique textile specialist is recommended every few years.

A vibrant Persian carpet serves as a grounded focal point in a contemporary room, contrasting with minimalist furniture or complementing dark wooden joinery. Placing the rug beneath neutral seating allows the detailed border work and saturated tones to anchor the space.

Authentic pieces exhibit a fine knot density, soft wool, and a slightly depressed warp structure visible from the reverse. Design signatures often include a central medallion, intricate floral spandrels, or architectural mihrab arches with detailed vase motifs.

These carpets were woven using high-grade wool pile knotted onto a strong cotton warp and weft foundation. The wool was dyed using vegetable and plant-based dyes to create rich red, deep navy, and subtle ivory tones.
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