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134 X 206cm Very Fine Antique Mohtashem Kashan
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134 X 206cm Very Fine Antique Mohtashem Kashan

19th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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A very rare and beautiful rug with superb wool pile and silk wefts which give it an amazing texture. The colours are extremely unusual and consist of a pale brown background, almost like camel, with caramel corners and a lovely sky blue border. Purple silk selvedge, partially and expertly repaired otherwise the condition is outstanding. A really great rug that will enhance your world and should be displayed prominently on a wall or table.

Kashan is a city in Central Iran, then known as Persia, and the special workshop set up there to weave extra fine and special pieces was named 'Mohtashem' after the master weaver. These exceptional pieces are easily recognisable for their luminescent wool, incredible fineness and the purple silk sideboards. I have never encountered one with silk wefts before, putting this beautiful rug into a very limited category.

4'5" x 6'9"

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kashan Rug to the 1880s.

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SA1136887
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Description
A very rare and beautiful rug with superb wool pile and silk wefts which give it an amazing texture.
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The colours are extremely unusual and consist of a pale brown background, almost like camel, with caramel corners and a lovely sky blue border.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Purple silk selvedge, partially and expertly repaired otherwise the condition is outstanding. A really great rug that will enhance your world and should be displayed prominently on a wall or table.

fig 1. An antique Kashan rug featuring a central medallion with intricate floral and botanical motifs in shades of red, blue, and brown.
fig 1. 134 X 206cm Very Fine Antique Mohtashem Kashan

Kashan is a city in Central Iran, then known as Persia, and the special workshop set up there to weave extra fine and special pieces was named 'Mohtashem' after the master weaver. These exceptional pieces are easily recognisable for their luminescent wool, incredible fineness and the purple silk sideboards. I have never encountered one with silk wefts before, putting this beautiful rug into a very limited category.

4'5" x 6'9"

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kashan Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136887
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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Archive I An antique Kashan rug featuring a central medallion with intricate floral and botanical motifs in shades of red, blue, and brown. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

134 X 206cm Very Fine Antique Mohtashem Kashan

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An antique Kashan rug featuring a central medallion with intricate floral and botanical motifs in shades of red, blue, and brown.
134 x 206cm Very Fine Antique Mohtashem Kashan
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An antique Kashan rug featuring a central medallion with intricate floral and botanical motifs in shades of red, blue, and brown.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Classical
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsCentral medallion, All-over floral field, Botanical scrollwork, Multi-tiered border
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 134 cm (53 in)

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Kashan rugs originate from the historic city of Kashan in central Persia, renowned for producing some of the finest knotted carpets featuring intricate floral motifs and sophisticated medallion designs.

Authentic pieces typically utilise high-density wool pile on cotton foundations, woven with asymmetric Persian knots by skilled artisans.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the knot density, the natural dye variations in the wool, the fineness of the foundation weave, and stylistic consistency with traditional workshop designs.

Such carpets can anchor contemporary living spaces by providing textural contrast against polished wooden flooring or neutral minimalist furniture.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming without rotary brushes, professional specialist cleaning, and keeping the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading.
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