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Fine Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Runner
98 cm x 300 cm
1 in stock
- ID: 1750
- Name: Kashan
- Size: 98 cm W x 300 cm L
- Woven: Hand-Knotted
- Condition: New
- Origin: Persian
- Pile: 100% Wool
- Foundation: 100% Cotton
- Dying : Natural dyes
- UNIQUE: Only 1 in stock
- CERTIFIED GENUINE: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
DESCRIPTION:
This rug is knotted in central Persia. The carpet with a high quality usually have medallion patterns with floral fields, but variations occur.
The rugs are handmade in the city of Keshan and its surroundings. Superior carpets were manufactured here during the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736). After a period of decline high quality carpets were being manufactured again at the end of the 19th century. These rugs are manufactured with high knot density with Persian knot, warp and weft of cotton and the wool for the pile is of high quality. The patterns consists of beautifully designed medallions, niches, trees and figural motifs and all-over floral motifs occur also. Dominating colours are blue, red and beige.