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Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Mohtasham Kashan Rug

19th century
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Mohtasham Kashans are rare pieces and represent the pinnacle of a fine weaving tradition. Finely knotted with soft wool they often have a unique palette. This piece has a soft blue heavily abrashed and a sublime coral red which borders the central ivory field which is a wonderfully complex design with more than a little asymmetry in its drawing. I often say some rugs have a lifetime of interest and this piece is probably one of the best examples of the type. The overall design is almost impossible to take in, it is quite hypnotic to look at as the eye drifts from delicate detail to the overall pattern. Even the borders are a delight with the main border showing an interlocking floral design. The narrrow reciprocal black and white border is quite powerful despite its size and completes the picture in this stunning archaic looking piece. The wear is obvious but in this case I think it adds to the look.

This rug has quite a lot of wear with some foundation showing through. The sides have been rebound in purple silk.

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Kashan Wool Rug to the 19th Century.

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SA1169618
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293
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Mohtasham Kashans are rare pieces and represent the pinnacle of a fine weaving tradition. Finely knotted with soft wool they often have a unique palette.
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This piece has a soft blue heavily abrashed and a sublime coral red which borders the central ivory field which is a wonderfully complex design with more than a little asymmetry in its drawing.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

I often say some rugs have a lifetime of interest and this piece is probably one of the best examples of the type. The overall design is almost impossible to take in, it is quite hypnotic to look at as the eye drifts from delicate detail to the overall pattern. Even the borders are a delight with the main border showing an interlocking floral design. The narrrow reciprocal black and white border is quite powerful despite its size and completes the picture in this stunning archaic looking piece. The wear is obvious but in this case I think it adds to the look.

This rug has quite a lot of wear with some foundation showing through. The sides have been rebound in purple silk.

Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Kashan Wool Rug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169618
Dealers Internal Ref
293
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Originating from late nineteenth-century Kashan in Persia, Mohtasham rugs are renowned for their exceptionally high knot density, fine Kurk wool, and elaborate medallion designs.

Fine Kashan carpets traditionally feature high-grade merino or Kurk wool pile hand-knotted onto a durable cotton or silk warp and weft foundation.

Authentic pieces exhibit asymmetrical Persian knots, soft vegetable dyes, intricate floral medallion patterns, and a remarkably fine, supple texture.

Position the rug as a focal anchor beneath contemporary seating or neutral furniture to create a sophisticated balance of classic pattern and modern minimalism.

Vacuum gently using suction only without a rotating beater bar, rotate annually to ensure even wear, and arrange professional dry cleaning by an antique carpet specialist.
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