Kashan Silk Rug 6.9 x 4.5 ft / 210 x 138 cm Antique Carpet No. 14504

Kashan Silk Rug 6.9 x 4.5 ft / 210 x 138 cm Antique Carpet No. 14504 hand-knotted

Kashan Hand-Knotted Mid-Century Rug Made of Genuine Silk

Hand-knotted in Persia/Iran
Decorative pattern with roses, bouquets of flowers, and leaves.
Material: Pile: 100% Silk
Warp: 100% Silk
Condition: Good original condition with minor signs of wear/patina. Fringes re-bound, original side bindings.

Made around 1950
Length: 210 cm / 6.9 ft
Width: 138 cm / 4.5 ft
Color: Red, Blue, Green, Brass, Beige
Shape: Rectangular
Fringes: Yes, short on both sides
Suitable for underfloor heating
The rug's size is ideal for a dining room, living room, or a large bedroom.

Carpets and rugs from Kashan are among the most renowned origins. The city lies on an ancient Silk Road route from Turkey via Tehran and on to Yazd, towards India. Kashan carpets have been known since the 15th century. European kings and nobles had carpets from Kashan delivered to their courts. From around 1870, Kashan experienced an era of exquisite manufactories such as Dabir and Mohtasham, as well as other outstanding weaving workshops. Kashan carpets became famous for their use of the finest imported English Manchester wool. From the 1980s onwards, many carpets with Kashan motifs were also produced elsewhere – often of lower quality, which damaged the reputation of Kashan carpets. Generally, old Kashan carpets are of high quality and very durable. The usual colors are red, blue, beige, and sometimes green. The knot density is typically 250,000 to 360,000 knots per square meter for large carpets and up to 1 million knots for smaller carpets (e.g., Kashan silk carpets). Common sizes are 3 x 9 ft / 150 x 100 cm, 4 x 7 ft / 200 x 130 cm, 7 x 10 ft / 300 x 200 cm, 9 x 12 ft / 350 x 250 cm, 10 x 13 ft / 400 x 300 cm, and oversized palatial rugs.