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''
My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.
Antique Number: SA1136887
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 206cm (81.1inches)
Width is 134cm (52.8inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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